Tag Archives: Katrina Spade

Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final Disposition

New legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysis
Posted on April 26, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

The State of Washington has just authorized historic legislation that will legalize two new methods of final disposition in the state. Now awaiting the signature of Gov. Jay Inslee, the measure will allow “natural organic reduction” (formerly known as “recomposition”) … Continue reading →

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What Is Recompose?

An interview with Katrina Spade, Founder and CEO of Recompose, a Benefit Corporation, Part One
Posted on October 6, 2018 by Matt Driscoll (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds presents the first in a two part interview with Katrina Spade, the founder and CEO of Recompose. Katrina has been an entrepreneur and designer since 2002. She has over 15 years of experience in project management, finance and architecture, with … Continue reading →

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Urban Death Project Composts Human Remains

Katrina Spade proposes human compost structure as place of memorial and "recomposition"
Posted on October 30, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Architect Katrina Spade may be the first person to offer an alternative to burial or cremation of human remains: composting. It has been true since time immemorial that our bodies come from and return to the earth. We are what … Continue reading →

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