Colorado's Human Composting Bill Signed Into Law

Denver CO

12 May, 2021

4:05 PM

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By Danielle Chavira, CBS Denver: DENVER (CBS4) – Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill that legalizes human composting on May 10. Colorado is now the second state in the country, behind Washington, to offer this alternative burial process. Most Coloradans choose cremation which experts say releases an estimated 573 pounds of carbon dioxide per person. Read more at CBS Denver CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.