The United Nations reports that food waste contributes to 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If it were its own country, it would be the third-largest contributor of greenhouse gas ...

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That's a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

In Northeast Ohio, composting is becoming more common due, in part, to local organizations sharing knowledge, resources and the benefits of composting for the planet. Leftovers often end up in the ...

A global study has found that adding biochar to organic waste composting can significantly reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases, offering a promising pathway for sustainable waste recycling and ...

Moving to New York can be a culture shock. When Liz French decamped from Indiana to Long Island City, Queens, in 1989—well before it was a trendy place to live—she was sad to learn she’d lost access ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Reading, writing, arithmetic and gardening? Yep, you heard that right. Students at one Mount Pleasant elementary school have the chance to get out in the garden to work ...

In Sonoma County, an exciting environmental initiative is taking shape: the development of an advanced composting facility. This project, authorized by the Board of Supervisor, is part of a growing ...

The grant was announced Thursday by state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes at the New Haven Transfer Station as seagulls and garbage trucks could be heard in ...