Newton Ransom Elementary School fourth graders are making use of two “Earth Machine” compost bins. Elizabeth Hudson, a student teacher from Marywood University, presented a Powerpoint overview for the ...

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 ...

The beige bucket passed out by the city of Portland for collecting food scraps is benign enough, but not exactly a decor statement. The oblong pail is intended as a way station between kitchen and ...

Making your own compost is simple and can be fun. You hear a lot of talk about going green. Well, having your own compost pile is as green as it gets. Composting your own yard and kitchen waste ...

Most residents can and should try composting, and with fall just around the corner, there is no better time to begin. Compost is decomposed organic matter. Scientifically, compost is referred to as ...

Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

Composting biodegradable food containers cuts the amount of trash that gets sent to a landfill. But the practice may serve up some unintended consequences for human health. That’s because the items ...

FARGO — Spring cleanup is underway, and the city of Fargo is reminding residents to use compost containers properly at recycling drop sites. The city has compost containers available to the public at ...