You probably expect this to be another feel-good story about sustainability and backyard bins. It's not. Let's be real, ...

Most landfill waste is organic, and it’s driving climate change. Composting food scraps can cut methane emissions, and you don’t need a backyard to do it. Here’s how to start, wherever you live. AEW ...

Nearly half of all waste is organic and compostable. When unmanaged, this waste releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG) and potent air pollutant, that contaminates ecosystems and causes one ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The amount of methane in our atmosphere has been rising since measurements began in 1983. Methane, a powerful heat trapping gas that is a main contributor to climate change, ...

Dear Eartha, I know composting is good for our environment. But outside of making soil healthier for plants, what’s the real deal with composting? How does it actually benefit the community?

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 ...

Several waste management services in Marin County are offering free curbside collection and recycling of Christmas trees. The trees will be composted rather than being dumped in a landfill. The ...

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 ...