Composting is a natural process that involves the decomposition of organic materials, such as food scraps, yard waste, and ...

This time last year, my slow crawl toward living more sustainably led me to start composting at home. But perhaps to the chagrin of my farming grandparents, I had no plans to do it myself. Instead, I ...

California Healthline senior correspondent Bernard J. Wolfson appeared on KMOX, a St. Louis radio station, in mid-October to discuss a new California law that will allow “human composting” as an ...

Composting isn’t just for leftovers and soiled napkins. You can now compost your body after you die in certain states, turning it into a rich soil. It’s called human composting or natural organic ...

The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing environment for plants. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and ...

Composting is an easy way to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into something useful. Instead of tossing organic material in the trash, you can recycle it into a nutrient-rich soil amendment ...

Backyard composting is a process designed to speed up the breakdown or decomposing of organic materials. A proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen is needed for bacteria and other microorganisms to work.

Have you ever thought of using your deceased relative’s remains for gardening? It sounds horrifying, doesn’t it? The concept of using human remains for compost may seem disturbing and unethical, but ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Leona Flynt is a self-proclaimed dirt enthusiast. "I love jumping in mud," she said. So when it came time for the 7-year-old ...

Bristol and Barrington, Rhode Island, are launching the state's first municipal curbside composting programs. The two-year pilot program, starting Sept. 18, aims to reduce landfill waste and lower ...