A compost pile needs a balanced mix of green and brown material to heat up properly. (Tiffany Woods) As you recycle autumn leaves into compost this fall, consider the science that transforms waste ...

Composting is the process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. You can try a range of composting methods based on your needs and the amount of space you have. If you ...

If you’ve ever looked at your yard in autumn and wondered what to do with all those leaves, you’re not alone. Fall brings a unique chance to kick off a compost pile that’s both practical and ...

Food waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gasses and accounts for roughly one third of the food meant for human consumption. Composting is the process by which food is converted into a ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

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Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

If you’ve just started composting, you might wonder how to speed up compost so it’s completely decomposed and usable. It’s not hard to do! As long as you have the right balance of greens to browns, ...

Q: In the past you’ve mentioned your leaf and yard composting operation. Can we pick up compost there? — D.D. in Pawtucket A: You certainly can, D.D.! We sell compost two ways at Resource Recovery: by ...

Ribbons of crispy bacon curl up together in a red-enameled cast iron pan placed on a wooden cutting board with a dish towel resting under the pan's handle - Elena Veselova/Shutterstock There's nothing ...