In "Compost after Reading," a history of how humans have managed the decomposition process to replenish soil through the ages ...

As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

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The intensification of global agriculture results in significant disposal challenges, with 14 billion tons of crop straw and 125 million tons of livestock manure produced annually. Traditional ...

Living in an apartment doesn't mean you have to give up on composting. It's one thing to want to reduce your environmental impact, but quite another to invite a stinky bucket of rotting food into your ...

Compost is a fantastic way to give your plants a nutritional boost. And although maintaining a batch is second nature to some gardeners during the growing season, most take a break in winter. But ...

When Dennis Cunningham was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he wanted his death to reflect the values he lived by. A committed civil rights lawyer, he defended the Black Panthers, AIDS protestors, and ...

A new study shows that combining biochar with beneficial microbes can significantly speed up composting of municipal solid ...

Maybe you've thought about composting, but really don't have the time or space to do it. Now, there is a company that will do the hard work for you. “This is called a trommel. It's just a fancy name ...

On ground that was once the Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island, trucks unload food scraps and yard waste, filling the air with the sharp tang of decaying garbage. Machines hum as they separate ...

Ever wanted to do the Woodcock Walk? Or kayak down one of Michigan's biggest rivers? Wildlife and recreation is abundant at ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Composting our way to a greener future. The City of Jacksonville is trying a new way to help restaurants keep food waste out of landfills. Sunshine Organics & Compost is the first ...