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California Legalizes Human Composting as Eco-Friendly Burial Alternative by 2027

May 24, 2024, 02:53 PM

California has legalized human composting as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. The new law, which will come into effect in 2027, aims to offer a more sustainable option for residents concerned about the environmental impact of conventional burial practices. The move is part of a broader effort to address climate change by reducing the carbon footprint associated with end-of-life services. However, some critics argue that human composting is not entirely carbon-free and remains a contentious issue.

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First human composting facility operational in California by 2027?

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

News reports, California state government announcements

Increase in Human Composting Companies in CA by 2026?

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

California Secretary of State business registration data

Majority public support for human composting in California by mid-2028?

Resolution / Starting Odds

Support exceeds 50% • 50%

Support below 50% • 50%

Public opinion polls, surveys published by major polling companies

Other States Introduce Human Composting Legislation by 2025?

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

State legislature records and national news outlets

Other US states legalize human composting by 2028?

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Legislative actions or official announcements by other state governments

Public Protests Against Human Composting in CA Before 2027?

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Major news outlets and police reports

Adoption rate of human composting in California by 2030

Resolution / Starting Odds

Below 5% • 25%

Above 20% • 25%

10%-20% • 25%

5%-10% • 25%

State health department records, funeral service reports

CA Resident Adoption Rate of Human Composting by 2028

Resolution / Starting Odds

10% - 25% • 25%

Less than 10% • 25%

More than 50% • 25%

26% - 50% • 25%

California Department of Public Health records

Impact on traditional burial industry sales by 2029 due to human composting

Resolution / Starting Odds

Slight decrease (<10%) • 25%

No impact • 25%

Significant decrease (>20%) • 25%

Moderate decrease (10-20%) • 25%

Industry reports, financial statements from major funeral service providers

Next US States to Legalize Human Composting by 2026

Resolution / Starting Odds

New York • 25%

Oregon • 25%

Washington • 25%

Colorado • 25%

State legislature records and national news outlets

Number of human composting facilities in California by 2029

Resolution / Starting Odds

More than 6 facilities • 25%

1-3 facilities • 25%

None • 25%

4-6 facilities • 25%

California state government records, business registrations

Public Opinion on Human Composting in CA by Mid-2026

Resolution / Starting Odds

Moderate opposition • 25%

Supportive • 25%

Strong opposition • 25%

Neutral • 25%

Public opinion polls conducted by major polling agencies