An average human body takes from two to three hours to burn completely and will produce an average of 3 to 9 pounds (1.4 to 4.1 kilograms) of ash. The amount of ash depends usually on the bone structure of the person and not so much their weight [source:Ellenberg]. A newborn, which...
3. Dispose of waste properly Human Waste In areas with no established restroom facilities, use the “cathole” method: Dig a small hole approximately 6-8 inches deep and 6 inches in diameter using a trowel or other digging tool. Many people measure the hole by digging it as deep as thei...
Four decades ago, less than 5 percent of American were cremated when they died. Now that figure stands at nearly half. This is how cremation actually works, and what happens to a culture when its attitude about how to memorialize the dead undergoes a rev
A paper shredder is one of the most common ways to dispose of sensitive documents and offers convenience and security. You can buy three different types: cross-cut, strip-cut and Department of Defense (DOD)-certified. Cross-cut shredders cut paper in two directions. The downside is that cro...
How to Plan a Water Burial The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that you get a permit to dispose of human remains at sea, regardless of whether you’re disposing of a full body or releasing ashes. This permit needs to be filed within thirty days of the burial. ...
As a renter, pet-owner, and woman living alone, Katie McEntire takes safety seriously. She’s tested devices like pet cameras, home security systems, and GPS trackers in her own home and devices in the name of safety. In addition to testing, writing, and reviewing for SafeWise, she also...
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If you’re a smoker or just looking to prevent cigarette butts from littering your community, you have recycling options!Smokers, night club owners, human resource managers and litter fighters, here is some great news: You can recycle cigarette ashes and waste products! No more wondering why ...
Minimizing Pollution and Contamination:Proper disposal of waste, including human waste, is a critical aspect of LNT. Failure to properly dispose of waste can lead to pollution of water sources and natural habitats. Using biodegradable soap and ensuring that all washing activities are done well away...
One reader says, “Hang shoes and clothes that smell of human perspiration around your garden or corn patch.” Similarly, “You can try to repel raccoons by putting dog hair or human hair around the garden.” Tune a radio to a rock station and set it in the middle of your garden and...