While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...

Did you compost in 2025? If so, it is time to report how much organic waste you composted in your yard. Materials that can be reported are grass clippings, leaves, ...

To help you avoid the worst composting mistakes, we spoke to experts in gardening and horticulture to learn about some of the ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) — Residents cleaning up from the holidays can still take their Christmas trees to the Mesa County ...

Mesa County kicks off 2026 Christmas tree composting for free disposal, turning holiday waste into garden boosting soil. Learn how to join and why it matters for the environment.

You can compost a Christmas tree after the holidays instead of kicking it to the curb. But there's preparation involved to ...

If you live on a property with clay soil, then you know how hard it is to grow a lush lawn. The compact structure of this ...

A Florida environmental group released a study showing that discarded grass clippings are a contributing factor that fuels harmful algae ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Sorting scraps from plastics, in Cross's cafeteria. Credit: Maya McFadden Photos Environmental ...

Jennifer McDonnell, New York City’s deputy commissioner for solid waste management, explains the Staten Island Composting Facility’s process. Composting keeps organic materials out of the landfill.

Composting is a crucial part of gardening, allowing you to reuse materials that would otherwise be thrown away. It is used to amend the soil in your garden and add plant nutrients, helping crops, ...