There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Composting is the most Earth-friendly way to dispose of food waste and it's easy to get started. Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, ...

According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

MINNEAPOLIS--Heidi Heiland of Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens joined us on KARE 11 News @4 to share easy tips for making your own compost to nourish your gardens while reducing your carbon footprint by as ...

Americans throw away nearly 40 percent of food produced in the nation, most of which ends up in landfills, where it emits methane as it degrades. The gas then rises into the air, where it damages the ...

What if you could save money, grow a wildly productive garden, use less water and cut back on adding waste to the landfill — all while nature does most of the heavy lifting? Those are just some of the ...

You’re not the only one still trying to figure out the curbside organics collection service rolled out in October for Vancouver residents. That’s why the city and Waste Connections are offering ...

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Composting should be considered a civic duty as well as a gift to your garden or landscape. I compost and if you have the space, you should as well. It is estimated ...

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Confused about California’s new food waste rules that went into effect Jan. 1? Join the crowd. Senate Bill 1383’s rules to keep food waste out of our landfills is a win-win-win if you think about the ...

Bring up the topic of composting and you will get no shortage of opinions. Gardeners call it black gold. Recyclers see it as good for the earth. Some see it as a work in progress. Many see it as a mix ...

Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, preventing soil erosion and combating climate change. If this is something you want to start, Anna ...