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By Pallab GhoshScience correspondent, BBC News, Seattle 16 February 2020 Related TopicsClimate change Image copyrightRecomposeImage captionThe process takes 30 days and relatives can then scatter the remains on plants or under a treeA US firm has given scientific details of its "human composting" process for environmentally friendly funerals.A pilot study on deceased volunteers showed that soft tissue broke down safely and completely within 30 days.The firm, Recompose, claims that its process saves more than a tonne of carbon, compared to cremation or traditional burial.It says that it will offer the world's first human composting service in Washington state from next February.Speaking exclusively to BBC News, Recompose's chief executive and founder, Katrina Spade, said that concerns about climate change had been a big factor in so many people expressing interest in the service. "So far 15,000 people have signed up to our newsletter. And the legislation to allow thi…