Discover an easy and sustainable gardening tip with Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he demonstrates how to bury kitchen ...

"Some commenters say this attracts pests while others say it doesn't as long as you put browns down." ...

Most of us don’t think about climate policy when we toss wilted spinach in the trash. Yet the kitchen is one of the most ...

Woman putting vegetables and leftovers into a compost bin on the kitchen table. - Okrasiuk/Shutterstock Banana peels, vegetable scraps, egg shells, and coffee grounds — these are things you can ...

Keeping sweet things out of your compost is usually a good way to deter animals, but this expired kitchen condiment could actually make great compost.

Every banana peel, coffee filter and wilted lettuce leaf you toss in the trash ends up somewhere — and more often than not, that somewhere is a landfill. But there is a simple, practical alternative ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

Kitchen scraps and garden waste can be a valuable resource. But some communities are forgoing the Fogo bin and collecting their own compost ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don't have a backyard, composting is still possible. You can easily start composting in small spaces like apartments or balconies using simple ...

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 ...