The secret lies in making your very own DIY compost starter. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Here's how to make an effective compost starter using everyday household waste and organic materials.

Most city residents are supposed to start separating compostable food and garden scraps from their trash in all five boroughs ...

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 ...

Food mix: Worm feed needs to be around 50 percent food scraps and 50 percent fiber, such as leaves, coffee filters, and paper ...

Even though it's now against the law to put my food scraps in the trash, I had a couple really good reasons not to start composting: smell and lack of a green bin. Living in a Koreatown studio ...

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

This guide will help you turn your food waste into beautiful earthy compost in five simple steps. Start with fruits and veggies — the skin of a sweet potato, the top of your strawberry.

What is Composting, Why Composting Matters, The Basics of Starting a Compost Pile, What Not to Compost, and The Benefits of ...

As compost ages, it becomes darker brown and crumbly, with a forest-like scent and texture. You need to start your business near a source of organic waste if you wish to sustain it. Make sure that you ...

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

Decomposing food scraps contribute to climate change by generating 11 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.