More than 25 years ago I wrote “Compost This Book!”, a light-hearted, but informative account of the world of deliberate decay. When I decided to write a column on this subject, however, I updated by ...

Many people start composting for practical reasons. Home composting your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and food scraps reduces the amount of garbage you generate. Plus, compost is essential ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Composting is a simple, reliable, ...

Human composting is the practice of breaking down human remains into fertile soil. The green burial movement, which is at the forefront of human composting, is an initiative dedicated to offering more ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Hot composting is the process ...

More than 25 years ago I wrote Compost This Book!, a light-hearted but informative account of the world of deliberate decay. When I decided to write a column on this subject, however, I updated by ...

Cremation and ground burial both have carbon footprints that have some people looking for other options for the afterlife. Proposed ecofriendly and chemistry-centered alternatives include a process ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

NEW YORK — With drought restrictions already imposed in New York, Florida and other states, compost is emerging as the hero of water conservation. “Compost is the key to what we’re doing here,” said ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...