Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps to get ready for cold weather.

After many starts and stops, curbside composting has expanded citywide. Now, separating organic waste from landfill trash is mandatory in every borough. And it’s working — the city is capturing 5 ...

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A new pilot scheme issuing home compost bins to South Lanarkshire residents is already being expanded after its launch proved so popular that all supplies of the new bins ran out within two hours.

Composting in fall can seem quite daunting, as the colder temperatures work against decomposition. However, many gardeners actually see fall as the best time of year for composting, with an abundance ...

Nobody wants to smell rotting food in the morning. This simple trick allows you to feed your compost pile weekly without stinking up the kitchen. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a ...

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Montgomery County's DEP provides free compost bins and workshops to support greener yards and waste reduction.

Nearly anything made of 100% natural materials can be composted. Of course, you should always look into product ingredients before tossing them in the compost; and even then, if they are contaminated ...

By equipping residents with the knowledge to understand composting’s value, it can make collection services accessible and ...

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Robin Phillips was taking the bins out when his airways erupted with pain. The Launceston resident said he gasped for breath as smoke from a nearby wood heater scorched his eyes, nose and throat. He ...