Composting at home has many benefits, from enriching the soil with nutrients to reducing methane emissions by diverting food waste from landfills. People typically compost fruit peels, vegetable ...

As composting programs scale and food waste streams grow more complex, depackaging provides essential infrastructure for ...

Fall will be here before we know it. Many things change as we get closer to autumn. The leaves begin to change, the gardens are finishing production, the landscape is getting ready to be put to bed ...

Making compost at home is a cheap and simple way to boost your soil and give your precious plants all the nutrients they need to grow big and healthy. Getting the mix of green and brown materials ...

Pallets can be particularly frustrating household waste. If you've ever had a large appliance like a fridge or hot tub ...

Squiggly, wiggly red worms munching their way through discarded food scraps are a delightful sight to behold. And they come highly recommended by vermicomposting hobbyist Kim Johnson of Mount Vernon, ...

With a bounty of leaves falling from the trees, autumn is the perfect time to start making compost. “It’s a powerful, free, totally natural way to improve conditions for your plants,” said Sharon ...

About 165- to 200 tons of old pumpkins are recycled for composting at the Doubting Thomas Farms near Kragnes, Minn. Between 165 to 200 tons of pumpkins are piling up near the Doubting Thomas Farms ...

Herbs are a great addition to the fall garden because the growth habits and cultural requirements are similar to vegetables, and most grow best in cooler temperatures. Sage, rosemary and thyme require ...

As a senior environmental biology major, I have always been very interested in biology and natural processes. Since I began working as a student leader on the Zero Waste team at the Hanley ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Outdoor composting is often pushed as the eco-friendly solution for kitchen and yard waste — an easy bin that produces the perfect garden food ...