Every banana peel, coffee filter and wilted lettuce leaf you toss in the trash ends up somewhere — and more often than not, that somewhere is a landfill. But there is a simple, practical alternative ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible. You can easily start composting in small spaces like apartments or balconies using simple ...

Composting is not for everyone. I realize this when I go home to visit my parents in Florida, or almost anywhere outside states, such as Vermont, that mandate it. Curbside pickup is rare. Many view it ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the amount of trash also increases by about 25%, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. To reduce the amount of waste, ...

On a webinar hosted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance on Wednesday, stakeholders in Colorado, Florida and Maryland ...

Food waste is often seen as a problem, but it also represents a valuable resource in the transition toward a circular bioeconomy. A new study shows ...

If your garden soil is sandy and light, adding compost will help retain moisture and nutrients. If your soil is heavy with ...