47. A Better Ending: Sandy Gibson of Better Place Forests

            Is it possible to think green even when it comes to burials and funerals? In this episode Forrest is with Sandy Gibson, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Better Place Forests—an organization that supports people in their end-of-life arrangements while conserving and protecting natural areas.  In doing so, they practice their core mission of “helping every person to write a better ending to their story.” The memorial forests that they are creating—as an alternative to cemeteries—literally makes it possible to leave this world a greener place when we’re gone!

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Guest: Sandy Gibson - cofounder of Better Place Forests - a sustainable alternative to cemeteries 

 Mentions: 

• Desmond Tutu - his eco friendly aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis or water cremation
• recomposition - body is composted, turns directly into soil 
• devil sticks 
• business partner - Brad Milne 
• Cradle to Cradle - book on creating business models that are good for the earth 
• One Tree Planted - Better Places Forests' Impact trees partner 
• Rothy's- shoes made from recycled materials 
• Chick Fil A - coffee supply chain works more directly with farmers 

Keywords: cemetery, memorial trees, gravestone, headstone, grave marker, celebration of life, funeral, burial, aquamation, alkaline hydrolysis, water cremation

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