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 ...
Quick reminder: The law called SB 1383 aims to keep food waste out of landfills, where it decomposes and emits the planet-heating greenhouse gas methane. Landfills are California’s third largest ...
Even biodegradable items can’t turn into beneficial compost when they’re packed close together and buried. There’s a better solution. Sipa USA file photo Climate change is one of the biggest ...
Officials said, The journey started with a simple goal: to change the fate of the 25 percent of our landfill content that is actually food waste. By partnering with local innovators NewTerra ...
Composting can be easy, but even "low-maintenance" methods have a hidden side — expect effort, environmental baggage, and a ...
Lack of outdoor space shouldn’t stop you from composting. Here’s how to get started. Composting helps reduce methane emissions by turning food scraps and other waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer ...
Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November. More than 1 billion pounds (454 million kilograms) of pumpkins rot in U.S. landfills each year after Halloween, according to the ...