Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

You probably expect this to be another feel-good story about sustainability and backyard bins. It's not. Let's be real, composting has been sold to us as a guilt-free environmental win, right up there ...

What is Pi Day? Pi Day is observed on March 14 because the month and day format we use has the first three digits for the value of Pi (π), 3.14. It was officially designated by Congress in 2009 (yes, ...

Lack of outdoor space shouldn’t stop you from composting. Here’s how to get started. Composting helps reduce methane emissions by turning food scraps and other waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer ...

Most landfill waste is organic, and it’s driving climate change. Composting food scraps can cut methane emissions, and you don’t need a backyard to do it. Here’s how to start, wherever you live. AEW ...

Residents are required to separate all organic waste, including food waste, yard waste and food-soiled paper products.

The city of Durham is encouraging people to compost pumpkins after Halloween. Pumpkins and other food waste that end up in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas that ...

A Northern Michigan composter built a client list of restaurants, hotels and residents without a single ad — and she thinks Traverse City is just the beginning.

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That's a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...