Staten Islanders and residents of Manhattan and the Bronx must begin separating their organic waste from regular trash ...

To start, designate an area in your yard for the compost pile or invest in a compost bin. Choose a location that receives partial sunlight and is easily accessible. Start by layering organic waste ...

One person's trash is another's lifelong lesson on how to live sustainably -- as exemplified by students who have mastered ...

Composting is a great way to make use of kitchen waste like eggshells and coffee grounds, along with yard waste like grass clippings and leaves. In fact, a compost bin or compost pile will help you ...

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, preparing your compost pile for winter becomes essential to ensure it remains productive and healthy. Winter can be a challenging time for ...

With the arrival of October, yard and garden clean-up becomes a priority. This includes end-of-season dead vegetable and ...

I’m off for a few days, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2019. A reader writes: I've worked at a medium sized ...

Composting is an effective way to dispose of food waste, but it's important to never add certain foods as they may attract ...

The backstory: Long Beach is the latest in a number of cities to provide residential homes with compost bins. The residential ...

Creating a compost bin is much easier than many people think. Get started with layers of ‘browns’ (aka carbon) and ‘greens’ ...

Starting next month, all Staten Islanders will be required to separate their organic waste from the rest of their trash.

The Washington State University Skagit County Extension has long had programs related to food waste prevention and fighting ...