220 Results

Around a third of household waste is generated by food scraps or garden clearing.

Business

Government implements transformative new composting policy — here's how it will impact households and businesses

"The income generated keeps solid waste bills lower than they would otherwise be."

Business

Major city mandates citywide composting: 'The most significant change since the adoption of the recycling program'

Crucial issue to watch out for when composting

Home

Expert reveals crucial issue to watch out for when composting: 'It's actually a sign that something's going wrong'

Business

New York just legalized 'human composting,' a divisive burial method that's now an option in 6 states

Human compost tree

Tech

More and more Americans are opting for 'human composting' instead of traditional burials — here's what that means

Curbside composting

Business

New York City borough to offer 'guaranteed' curbside composting to all residents: 'This is how we get stuff done'

turning food scraps into gardening gold using composting

Home

What is composting? Here's how to turn food scraps into gardening gold

Plastics from laboratories are more challenging to reuse because they've often been in contact with hazardous chemicals or biological agents.

Tech

Scientists develop solution to tackle massive pollution problem of research labs: 'We go through bags and bags of them every week'

"I never knew."

Home

Garden expert shares unlikely source of free compost that could be piling up in your backyard: 'The soil is first class'

"If it smells weird, just eat it anyway."

Outdoors

Climber Alex Honnold's morning routine and his 'win-win' climate solution: 'Taking any step at all is better than doing nothing'

"This is hands down the largest progress in reducing food waste we've ever seen reported."

Business

New study uncovers major progress made in slashing food waste in US: 'The national goal ... may, in fact, be possible'

Experiencing and hearing about climate change can be scary for kids and for parents.

Home

How to talk to your kids about climate change — and the tools and tips to make a difference