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Nation's largest human composting facility opens in Maryland

The largest human composting facility in the nation is soon opening in Maryland, with a capacity to handle 2,000 bodies a year. It’s meeting a growing demand for eco-friendly interment options.

WYPR’s Scott Maucione reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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