The Dirt Factory in University City acts as a composting site for the neighborhood. Community members bring their food scraps and yard waste there and it is turned into nutrient-rich compost. Each ...

Many people start composting for practical reasons. Home composting your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and food scraps reduces the amount of garbage you generate. Plus, compost is essential ...

Q: We just moved to Providence. What is the best way to dispose of kitchen waste? Is it okay to put uncooked vegetable peels in the yard waste barrel? I will find a way to compost on site in the ...

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Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...

Q: I recently installed a simple and inexpensive compost system in my backyard. It is very easy and I have eliminated more than half of the trash that I put out each week. Will you please show your ...

It’s International Compost Awareness Week and a perfect opportunity to “Give Back to the Earth” in the form of rich compost that will nourish it and your garden. Here are some do's and don'ts to ...

SAGINAW, MI-- As Earth Day approaches, Saginaw city staff is finalizing plans for an annual program that aims to educate and motivate residents about recycling and, in general, caring for the ...