Compost is a vital part of any good garden, providing nutrient-rich fertilizer from household waste that would otherwise end ...

By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

In case you missed it, composting at home is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet recover from the damage we humans have done to it. There are obvious long-term ...

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

As of April 1, 2025, composting (which turns food scraps into nutrients) is now mandatory in New York City. Even if you don’t live in the Big Apple (and aren’t facing the threat of fines), this ...

Dear Sandy: Every year, schools are teaching children more and more about taking care of the environment and recycling for their future. Composting is actually not recycling, but rather reusing of ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

With Earth Day coming up on April 22 and everyone stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, one way to practice sustainability at home is to start composting. Extra time, extra food scraps and ...