Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

A heap with no walls, or a box with one open side, makes it a lot easier and therefore more likely you’ll actually turn it. You can DIY your own compost bin or buy one. Either way, make the box larger ...

Here are some fun, creative ways to reuse scraps before they head to the compost bin: make new foods, improve your potting soil and create ingredients for other dishes.

I am always on the hunt for eco-friendly options to fit my home and lifestyle. After years of reusing food containers, thrifting clothes and decor, and taking public transportation everywhere I could, ...

Nearly anything made of 100% natural materials can be composted. Of course, you should always look into product ingredients ...

Moving forward requires focus. Mashable's Social Good Series is dedicated to exploring pathways to a greater good, spotlighting issues that are essential to making the world a better place. Home ...

Compost keeps yard and kitchen waste out of landfills and makes one of the best natural soil amenders. Here's a primer on how to compost, what to compost and types of composters. Start with 4 to 6 ...

Whether you live in a house in the suburbs or an apartment in the city, you can compost, and it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming activity. If you have a yard, simply create a compost pile in your ...

Worms can compost kitchen scraps and shredded paper much faster than the aerobic compost process utilized in most commercial backyard compost bins. A vermicomposting (worm composting) bin can be built ...