Only 30% of a coffee bean is soluble in water, and many brewing methods aim to extract significantly less than that. So of ...

A good compost pile needs materials high in nitrogen and high in carbon. Nitrogen materials include kitchen scraps and plant ...

The Lomi Kitchen Countertop Food Recycler is a clever food composter that turns your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich ...

D.C. is currently in the process of getting compost bins in every ward, with dozens scattered throughout the city. Users can access them by simply using their p ...

Wasted food takes up lots of space in landfills and, while getting a compost bin at home is great, it isn’t enough to solve the problem. This week, we investigate how schools are taking big steps ...

The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center handles tens of millions of pounds of recyclables and used objects every year.

It’s the same with dog mess. It seems simple – if you have a dog you must take responsibility for cleaning up after it. In my ...

Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various p ...

Despite the massive influx of people, the WM Phoenix Open is still a zero-waste event, something WM has prided itself on ...

Experts spent months tracking 6.5-foot Aesculapian snakes around the country, trying to discover why non-native species have ...

Our new study in north Wales focused on one such migrant. Aesculapian snakes (Zamenis longissimus) are nonvenomous reptiles ...

The Solid Waste Division still offers free yard waste disposal at the landfill for those holding on to their trees ...