13/02/2026
A common inquiry we receive at Ripple pertains to the environmental friendliness of aquamation versus cremation. A body is comprised of roughly 70% water, 3% inorganic material such as bones, and the rest organic material. The cremation process entails the combustion of organic material, releasing CO2, the transformation of water into steam, and the retention of inorganic material as ash. Notably, the process demands substantial energy to boil water and keep the furnace at very high temperature usually through gas combustion, resulting in continuous hydrocarbon consumption. For example, a dog weighing 25kg would emit approximately 45kg of CO2 through cremation. In aquamation, organic material is broken down in a high-alkalinity environment, and the body's water is released into the machine. Ripple Pet Aquamation
