Soil: The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change
By Claire O'Connor Agriculture is on the front lines of climate change. Whether it's the a seven-year drought drying up fields in California, the devastating...
City composting pilot to make good use of Philadelphians’ food waste
Keeping a pile of worms inside your home isn’t as gross as it sounds.
The U.S. military is using destroyed, classified documents for compost
The soil on American military bases is about to get healthier. That’s thanks in part to new research on the benefits of a very unique...
Madison, Wisconsin declares curbside organics pilot a success
Madison, Wisconsin's recent curbside organics collection pilot was deemed a success, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. The resurrected program collected 4.07 tons of material...
What does it take to go compostable? Seattle grocer PCC is finding out
The trend-setting company plans to make all of its deli packaging compostable within three years, but has found out getting there isn't easy.
CuanTec’s compostable plastic wrap is made of shellfish shells
The plastic films CuanTec makes out of shellfish shells that are left over from seafood production is naturally antimicrobial and lets people keep using plastic...
Want a cleaner kitchen and a cleaner world? Get a composter for your food scraps
Composting plant-based food waste is an easy way to keep your kitchen smell free while reducing your impact on climate.
De Blasio’s Zero Waste Plan Languishes With Composting Expansion On Hold, Critics Say
At an Earth Day press conference four years ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged New York City would send zero waste to landfills by 2030, in part...