The United States has a festering food waste problem going largely unnoticed. In 2021, according to the nonprofit ReFED, 91 million tons of food – half still edible – were thrown away. Only 2% was ...

Learn simple, practical steps to start composting at home and turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden soil, boosting plant health and reducing waste.

FARGO-In the corner of a backyard, egg shells, dead leaves, grass clippings and apple peels undergo a slow, invisible transformation. Air, heat and water aid millions of microorganisms in their ...

Moving forward requires focus. Mashable's Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater good, spotlighting issues that are essential to making the world a better place. Home ...

If you're lacking material for your compost pile, peruse your pantry before making your breakfast in the morning. You may ...

What do you do with your kitchen waste? Vegetable and fruit peels, old salad, coffee grounds, apple cores and cherry pits? I sure hope you don’t throw them in the garbage to get carted off to a ...

As the United Nations World Meteorological Organization warns that the Earth continues to somersault towards irreversible climate change consequences — Cornellians are composting their food scraps to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Residents can “get the dirt” on backyard composting and its many benefits through a series of free webinars provided by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District in the coming months ...

Carrot tops, marrowless beef bones and cream past its prime. At worst, these castoff foods are destined for the landfill, at best, the compost bin. But some chefs and restaurateurs in the Twin Cities ...