Making the cremation methods a green way for performing rituals

• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) flags need to curb Air pollution. It advise all the states and UTs to follow Bio-Cremation methods.

What is Bio-Cremation?

• Bio cremation or resomation is based on a process called alkaline hydrolysis.
• Alkaline Hydrolysis is a process that uses water and lye to break apart the body after death without the use of fire.
• This, proponents say, leads to a more environmentally friendly process for the disposal of bodies.
• This is the method that currently holds the most promise for providing environmentally gentle disposal of human remains.
• Also referred to as bio cremation, aquamation, or resomation, alkaline hydrolysis uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide instead of a high heat flame.
• The solution is heated to approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit, which dissolves the body.