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The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been buried in a coffin made from mushrooms in New South Wales in an eco-friendly first for Australia. Carolyn, aged in her 70s, was laid to rest…
Published September 6, 2026 · Category: News
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The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the process
A woman has been buried in a coffin made from mushrooms in New South Wales in an eco-friendly first for Australia.
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Carolyn, aged in her 70s, was laid to rest on Friday by friends and family at Springwood Cemetery in the Blue Mountains.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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The casket, grown from mycelium and hemp fibres, takes just 45 days to break down, enriching the soil in the processGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been buried in a coffin made from mushrooms in New South Wales in an eco-friendly first for Australia.Carolyn, aged in her 70s, was laid to rest on Friday by friends and family at Springwood Cemetery in the Blue Mountains. Continue reading...
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This story was reported by The Guardian World.