Composting toilets use aerobic decomposition to break down human waste instead of flushing it away in watery sewage. Most don't use water, so they don't need to be connected to a city wastewater ...

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with no ...

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 ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As New Yorkers prepare for new mandatory composting rules, some may be wondering how they can keep their new, food-filled compost bins clean. Starting Oct. 6, all New York City ...

Composting toilets reduce water usage and do not require flushing. Composting toilets are gaining popularity for a good reason—they are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for remote ...