It is not emphasized enough how the holidays take a toll on the environment, both locally and globally. From November to ...

If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

A dozen or so Gettysburg Borough residents gathered on Wednesday for a lively hands-on lesson in how rain barrels and compost bins can help protect local waterways while turning everyday waste into ...

Gardeners in East Hampton and Southold have an opportunity this month to get coaching and information about composting, along with discounted compost bins and rain barrels, through a program organized ...

Nobody wants to smell rotting food in the morning. This simple trick allows you to feed your compost pile weekly without stinking up the kitchen. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a ...

Sustainable living doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. This article presents a collection of simple DIY projects that can make a significant impact on reducing your environmental footprint.

Composting is the most Earth-friendly way to dispose of food waste and it's easy to get started. Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

The Southold Transfer Station on Cox Lane in Cutchogue. (Rachel Siford file photo) Water conservation and waste reduction are issues close to home for Southold Town residents. Through Southold’s Waste ...