It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

Which compost starter is best? Globally, food waste contributes 8%-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. One way to mitigate food waste in your home is to start a home compost bin, which not only keeps ...

If you start now, you’ll be all set for spring planting. Consumer Reports explains the dos and don’ts of at-home composting. Turn your garbage into gold. No, it’s not alchemy. We’re talking about ...

In case you missed it, the planet is dying (thanks to us!). So, naturally, consumers have taken it upon themselves to do their part in reducing their waste usage by cultivating a more sustainable ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

A bounty of leaves, falling from the trees, can yield a cornucopia of compost to enrich the soil of every garden. “Making your own compost is a great way to add nutrient-rich organic matter to the ...