In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

1. Stop Adding New Materials: Cease adding materials to your compost until you resolve the issue. This will help minimize ...

High Desert residents will have an opportunity to recycle and dispose of unwanted items at no cost this weekend.

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions plunges into a critical privacy dilemma ...

Winter composting can feel like watching paint dry, except the paint is frozen and the “dry” part is literal. Cold slows microbes, your pile shrinks less, and kitchen scraps seem to sit there forever.

With the Ontario County Landfill closing Dec. 31, 2028, county officials have made no secret of their need to ramp up recycling efforts.

With its landfill set to close in 2028, Ontario County is doubling down on recycling programs, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Supervisors on the Planning & Environmental Quality Committee ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

Using cardboard in the garden may sound unconventional, but this simple material has emerged as a powerhouse resource for home gardeners.

Celery is a good choice for this. Add water to a large water glass. Cut 2 inches off the base of a store-bought celery bunch. Stick toothpicks around the base and immerse the bottom of the bunch in ...

Across cities and small towns, a slew of organisations are transforming how waste is collected, recycled, and repurposed. In ...

Turn neglected pallets plus timber offcuts into benches, paths, planters, insect homes for a garden makeover that saves money while boosting wildlife.