Composting is the most Earth-friendly way to dispose of food waste and it's easy to get started. Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, ...

Home composting is no small solution, as the average American family of four tosses out about $150 worth of food — mostly fruits and veggies — per month, according to the Natural Resources Defense ...

Confused about California's new food waste rules that went into effect Jan. 1? Join the crowd. Senate Bill 1383's rules to keep food waste out of our landfills is a win-win-win if you think about the ...

There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Americans throw away nearly 40 percent of food produced in the nation, most of which ends up in landfills, where it emits methane as it degrades. The gas then rises into the air, where it damages the ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

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FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Composting should be considered a civic duty as well as a gift to your garden or landscape. I compost and if you have the space, you should as well. It is estimated ...

Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, preventing soil erosion and combating climate change. If this is something you want to start, Anna ...

Confused about California’s new food waste rules that went into effect Jan. 1? Join the crowd. Senate Bill 1383’s rules to keep food waste out of our landfills is a win-win-win if you think about the ...