STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City is implementing new composting requirements starting Sunday, with those who fail to comply set to be hit with escalating fines following an initial grace period.

If you've been interested in trying to compost but feel intimidated by the idea of setting up an entire system, one gardener has good news for you. The answer? Just bury it. "Dump, bury, and forget ...

“Curbside composting fights rats and helps the planet. It’s a win-win — especially when it’s easier than ever,” said Jessica Tisch, the city’s sanitation commissioner, in a statemen ...

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Even after you’ve harvested your first batch of compost, keep adding to your pile. This ensures a continuous supply of ‘black gold’ for your garden. Set up a two-bin system if you have space. While ...

The new composting measure ... to make fantastic and much-needed updates to New York City’s trash collection system,” said City Council Member Keith Powers, referencing other waste programs ...

The compost, which must be placed in a separate bin, will be picked up weekly and should be placed at the curb the same day and time as recyclables. Homeowners are permitted to use certain plastic ...

When Massachusetts was weighing whether to block restaurants from dumping food waste into landfills, her restaurant started composting without waiting on a law. Right away, there were challenges: ...

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A passion for sustainability is reverberating through one Georgia community. One person's trash is another's treasure -- or a lifelong lesson on how to live sustainably -- as exemplified by ...

As the University of Idaho continues to pursue more sustainable practices on campus, an Earth Flow composting system will be available to the dining halls starting this fall. Food waste will be turned ...