Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our ...

The Pioneer That Started It All Chef Douglas McMaster founded Silo and pioneered the zero-waste dining movement, milling his own flour from whole grains to minimize excess by-products and eliminate ...

Find a source of fresh fall leaves that you want to collect. Carefully examine the leaves to ensure there are no signs of disease or pests. "Look for spots and small holes, as these can indicate the ...

Tough prunings and garden waste will rot down quicker in the compost heap if you shred it first, but you'll need a reliable and quick shredder that will help you whizz through the job. One things to ...

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10:31, Fri, Oct 24, 2025 Updated: 10:37, Fri, Oct 24, 2025 Even the biggest compost bins are full to bursting as Storm Benjamin strips trees of their leaves. But as gardeners clear soggy foliage, ...

Your food scraps are no longer considered garbage and will be getting a weekly pickup in Windsor-Essex. “This is a big step forward for the region,” said Cat Griffin, communications coordinator for ...

A Midland council has blamed the scorching summer after missing its target for the sale of garden waste collection subcriptions. As part of a fees and charges review for the 2026-27 budget, Warwick ...

Instead of burning fallen leaves, residents will soon turn them into rich compost for gardens through the ‘Namma Yele, Namma Gobra’ initiative In a significant move toward sustainable waste management ...

The Government’s new Clean Energy Jobs Plan ‘overlooks’ the role of the waste and recycling sector in delivering the UK’s energy plans, according to a new statement released by Suez recycling and ...