Boundless NOR in the News
Check out the latest interview with our founder, Daniel Holland, in his March 2025 interview with The Global Green Burial Alliance.
Learn more about NOR from various sources across the spectrum.
We’ve included podcasts and YouTube videos that offer different perspectives about NOR and the journey into the mainstream.
There is a poetic, even romantic thought about what happens to us when we die. The cycle of life – returning to the earth – is something many of us think about. But, in reality, the way we say goodbye to our loved ones, with embalming, and either cremation or burial – are not good for the environment or sustainable. For The New Reality, Sophie Lui reports on an innovation could change that: human composting.
Burial? Cremation? What about composting? Designer Katrina Spade invented human composting and now runs Recompose, the first facility in the United States to provide this environmentally sustainable option. Learn how human composting works and why Katrina believes it’s a one of the most beautiful ways we can give back to the earth after we die.
This podcast explores Illinois House Bill HB3158 Natural Organic Reduction (also known as Human Composting) sponsored by Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy. She joins Ben Schmidt and Return Home Chief Operations Officer Brienna Smith to discuss this eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation methods and its impact on the environment and funeral industry.
What if your final farewell could help the planet thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Micah Truman, CEO of Return Home, to explore how Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) – also known as human composting – redefines death care. Whether you’re curious about sustainable alternatives to cremation or looking for innovative ideas in the funeral industry, this episode will leave you inspired! Watch the full episode now to learn how NOR is changing the game.
In this week’s episode we speak with Micah Truman, founder and CEO of Return Home, about the rise of terramation and what it means for the future of funeral service. Truman shares how the disposition has gone from a fringe concept to a legalized option in 13 states. He unpacks what it takes to build a terramation facility, how Return Home partners with funeral homes nationwide, and why families and funeral directors alike are embracing the process. Truman also discusses the changing preneed demographic they’ve been seeing.
Host Traci Arieli talks to Micah Truman, founder and CEO of Return Home, about the innovative and eco-conscious world of Terramation. Terramation, or human composting, offers an eco-friendly approach to afterlife care, turning human remains into nutrient-rich soil and providing a sustainable alternative to traditional burial and cremation methods. This process not only honors our loved ones but also gives back to the earth, allowing for a legacy that continues to nurture life long after we’re gone.