This time last year, my slow crawl toward living more sustainably led me to start composting at home. But perhaps to the chagrin of my farming grandparents, I had no plans to do it myself. Instead, I ...

Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition of organic materials, such as food scraps, yard waste, and other plant-based materials, into nutrient-rich compost. Composting occurs ...

Composting isn’t just for leftovers and soiled napkins. You can now compost your body after you die in certain states, turning it into a rich soil. It’s called human composting or natural organic ...

California Healthline senior correspondent Bernard J. Wolfson appeared on KMOX, a St. Louis radio station, in mid-October to discuss a new California law that will allow “human composting” as an ...

FARGO — It’s difficult to imagine anything green during those long stretches when snow piles up on the streets of Fargo-Moorhead, but some residents are preparing for gardening, even in the cold.

Backyard composting is a process designed to speed up the breakdown or decomposing of organic materials. A proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen is needed for bacteria and other microorganisms to work.

Composting is beneficial to gardeners and the environment, but to make the most of it, you need to discover which method best ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Leona Flynt is a self-proclaimed dirt enthusiast. "I love jumping in mud," she said. So when it came time for the 7-year-old ...

Bristol and Barrington, Rhode Island, are launching the state's first municipal curbside composting programs. The two-year pilot program, starting Sept. 18, aims to reduce landfill waste and lower ...