Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That's a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

As Colorado aims to hit ambitious climate action goals, local communities, including those along the Western Slope, are ...

Middle Tennessee's rapid growth is exacerbating its trash problem, with the current landfill nearing capacity. Composting offers a viable solution by diverting organic waste from landfills and ...

SAVOY — John Pitroff was 36, working as a plant care contractor at Walmart and serving on the Crisis Team in the Berkshire Medical Center emergency room, when his daughter River was born. That’s when ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. — A new curbside composting program held at the Muskegon Farmers Market is making it easier for residents to keep food waste out of landfills while supporting environmental ...

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 ...