Toss the orange rinds, banana peels and other produce scraps into the compost bin. Mix, repeat. For some, composting is done without a second thought. For others, it’s a confusing process that may not ...

There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Avon plans to kick off its commercial composting pilot program this fall. The Avon Town Council approved a 12-month composting pilot program for one hotel and four restaurants during its Aug. 26 ...

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 ...

Thanks to the work of Girl Scout Troop 64834, when Lenox middle and high school students are done with their lunch, they ...

Westwood is starting a composting pilot program that aims not only to reduce waste going into landfills but also to save money for the borough. In early 2019, Councilwoman Erin Collins, who also ...

Many landscape plants can benefit greatly from amended soil. Our native sandy soil drains readily and doesn’t do so well with holding on to soil nutrients and water. But you can produce your own ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Neighbors of a growing, commercial compost pile in Henrietta are fed up. It’s not only the smell that’s keeping them up at night, but the possible environmental impacts of what’s ...