compost
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In a space mission setting, the worms could generate compost from discarded materials such as food scraps or cotton clothing and hygiene products that would otherwise be thrown away.
From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026
Last week, we reported on technology that turns loved ones into compost after death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
The stalks have been saved for compost – which Nina says she's considering turned into some kind of furniture.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Stewart opted out of the burial/cremation dichotomy, saying she wanted to become compost.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025
Harry went to tip an armful of withered stalks onto the compost heap and found himself face-to-face with Ernie Macmillan.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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