Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

The best countertop composters make it easier to keep food waste out of landfills, all without sacrificing convenience or ...

A Plymouth Meeting woman made it her mission to reduce food waste, and bring it back to earth. With her small crew, they ...

If you’ve been thinking about recycling all of that yard waste into compost, now’s the time to get busy. You’ll have plenty of prime ingredients coming up shortly in the form of falling leaves, ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

Floodlight and Sentient report on NYC's composting program, which faces challenges despite expanded facilities, with only 10% ...

Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pile of dirt might not be what it seems, especially if it comes from Farmer Pirates Compost. What looks like ordinary soil is actually a blend of vegetable peels, coffee ...

Residents in North Charleston now have a new way to turn food scraps into compost, as a new residential drop-off site opens ...

The Cebu City government is ramping up its push for sustainable urban governance, demonstrating that disciplined ...