“When organics go into the landfill, they break down anaerobically and they produce methane, which is a much more powerful ...

Light as a feather and seemingly ubiquitous, plastic drinking straws tip the scales as environmental villains—clogging ...

At Pittsburgh farmers markets, residents can not only buy fresh fruits, veggies, and hand-crafted gifts, they can also drop ...

At the start of every semester, I look at a room of students, most of whom do not plan to be reporters. They’re here to study journalism as an institution. They want to understand how it ...

Every year, as the presses churn and the sweet smell of cider fills the autumn air, more than 4 million tons of apple ...

The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) has officially announced its new Commercial & Home Compostable Certification program, unveiling it today at the BPI Summit 2025 in Atlanta. BPI's new ...

"No matter your composting experience, it can always be helpful to get a quick refresher on the rules and importance of composting!" ...

Nearly three years ago, roughly 70 percent of Denver voters approved the city’s Waste No More initiative. This week, the ...

Under massive white tarps at the Staten Island Compost Facility, everything from dead tree stumps to apple cores to greasy pizza boxes are consumed. Temperatures under the tarps are kept over 100°F ...

New York City transforms organic waste like watermelon rinds and pizza boxes into valuable compost at the Staten Island Compost Facility. This process not only enhances soil health citywide but also ...

Watermelon rinds, greasy pizza boxes, and yard trimmings. In many cities, these items would head straight to a landfill. But ...

It doesn't take a lot of space or special equipment to start a compost pile or bin at home. Composting benefits garden soil ...