Composting provides a host of benefits. It enhances soil nutrition, helps curb trash smells, and, of course, has major climate benefits. But if you’re new to composting, you may run into some of these ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Whether you're new to composting or already an expert — you may be surprised by some of the household items you can throw into the mix. Gardening Australia's Hannah Moloney, who is also the director ...

(WHTM) — Composting has many benefits for the environment and for your own garden. Composting is the process of allowing organic materials to decompose to be reused in soil. Compost can be made by ...

Although natural wine corks are fully compostable, cork is naturally water-resistant. This trait makes corks handy for stopping bottles, but it also means they take a while to break down into compost.

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conclude its Fall Gardening Webinar Series with “A Beginner’s Guide to ...

Food waste — kitchen scraps, restaurant leftovers, and expired food that gets tossed out at grocery stores — decays quickly. That process generates more methane than any other material that ends up in ...

Before a bill signing last week, New Jersey residents who were interested would have to seek the process out of state.

Critics argue human composting lacks dignity, but supporters see it as an alternative method to honoring a loved one.