In one recent study of commercial composts, every single one of the 11 products tested contained microplastics, with cleaner, eco-labeled brands still showing lower but measurable levels.

Wings, pizza and comfort food are often staples during the Super Bowl—but so is waste. “[There is] about 2,000 tons of food wasted during the Super Bowl every year,” Greener ...

UK gardeners warned that whole tea bags can leave microplastics in compost; learn why February is the moment to rip them open and feed the soil.

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The disposable paper cup business in the United States has enjoyed tremendous growth as people have developed more environmental awareness and people have ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson makes simple three-bin compost bins for your backyard, turning kitchen and yard waste into ...

Spring is less than 50 days away, and gardeners are already planting seeds inside for seedlings and planning out how to use ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

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As we approached, I felt wisps of heat flit along my legs. “Perhaps it’s a gold forge,” I thought to myself, though this was ...

Sometimes gardeners are influenced by old customs or advice that may not reflect the latest thinking. Here are a few myths and facts to help you rethink your gardening maintenance. Myth: All ...