The United Nations reports that food waste contributes to 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If it were its own country, it would be the third-largest contributor of greenhouse gas ...

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 ...

Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

Floodlight and Sentient report on NYC's composting program, which faces challenges despite expanded facilities, with only 10% ...

A global study has found that adding biochar to organic waste composting can significantly reduce emissions of potent greenhouse gases, offering a promising pathway for sustainable waste recycling and ...

Surplus food from grocery stores cannot be donated or eaten, so typically, it all ends up in a landfill. But a brand-new program at the Chicago area grocery store chain Mariano's is changing that — ...

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

A TRIAD NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS HELPING KEEP OUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN AND HEALTHY. OUR ADRIANNA HARGROVE SPOKE WITH GROWING HIGH POINT ABOUT HOW THEY’RE EDUCATING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ...