On a webinar hosted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance on Wednesday, stakeholders in Colorado, Florida and Maryland ...

Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of Colorado’s economy, generating roughly $47 billion annually and supporting nearly ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Every single food scrap that ends up in a landfill breaks a natural cycle that has sustained life on Earth for millions of years. For most of human history, food scraps returned to the ground. Peels, ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

When Sally Brown finds herself with food scraps and no available compost pile, she takes matters into her own hands. “I’ll surreptitiously put it outside,” said Brown, a research professor and soil ...

Middle Tennessee's rapid growth is exacerbating its trash problem, with the current landfill nearing capacity. Composting offers a viable solution by diverting organic waste from landfills and ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

Human composting was developed in Washington state in 2019. In two months, bodies are turned into rich soil. "Water cremation" was also part of the House bill. The bill still must pass through the ...