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Jeff Palitsch (rE)ARTH
(rE)ARTH is a burial alternative for the design minded and eco-conscious individual. Rather than continuing to waste space and resources while polluting our land and air (rE)ARTH seeks not to simply create a harmless product but to actually create something that is helpful to the earth: (rE)ARTH is a rebirth for the ideals of the departed. The vessel takes the form of a child’s understanding of a house and serves as a home for the departed. Composed of reclaimed lumber and cast paper panels impregnated with valuable nutrients and seeds (rE)ARTH soothes the pain of passing with the exuberance of a nal meaningful act. As the vessel breaks down it enriches the earth and leaves behind a beautiful, natural reminder of the departed.