First Australian buried in mushroom coffin in Blue Mountains

A woman in her 70s became Australia's first to be buried in a biodegradable coffin made from mushroom mycelium and hemp.

Why it mattersIt offers a low-impact alternative to cremation, which about 70% of Australians choose. Cremation emissions are estimated to be equivalent to 125 kilograms of carbon dioxide per person.

AustraliaCould reshape Australian funeral practices if more families adopt eco-friendly options that leave less environmental footprint than traditional cremation.

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