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Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

Create a ring of chicken wire, about a hug’s width in diameter, and simply deposit dry leaves in the fall. The leaves will ...

Dear Eartha, Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I can’t help wondering how all those costumes, decorations and (let’s be honest) mushy pumpkins add up in the waste department. What’s the best way ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible.

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

When Jessie Crow Mermel and Kate Whitacre founded the worker-owned cooperative Nettle Curbside Compost last year, one of their goals was to appeal to the reluctant recycler. “Though we are both avid ...