Dear EarthTalk: I was surprised to learn recently that some cities, including New York, have outlawed kitchen-sink garbage disposals. I would have thought these machines were Earth-friendly. What’s ...

In a world grappling with environmental challenges, a simple yet powerful solution is taking root in communities around the globe: composting. This age-old practice of transforming organic waste into ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF/CONSUMER REPORTS) — If you're getting ready for spring planting, you may be getting your soil ready. One way to have nutrient-rich soil is to compost your food scraps! If you're ...

Your disposal is pretty powerful, but there are some things it can't safely handle.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Composting has taken over the sustainability discourse as of late. New York City, for instance, made it ...

Most organic household waste ends up in landfills, where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Composting food and garden waste instead of sending it to landfills can significantly reduce ...

With the construction of a massive new garbage incinerator in Miami-Dade County now in serious doubt, environmentalists and climate activists hope it will open the door for a waste disposal method ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The period to be fined for not composting has taken effect in New York City but aside from putting your scraps in a separate waste bin, New Yorkers will need to put them in a ...

With the construction of a massive new garbage incinerator in Miami-Dade County now in serious doubt, environmentalists and climate activists hope it will open the door for a waste disposal method ...

Lanette Sobel checks on the progress of a compost pile at Fertile Earth Worm Farm. New county proposals could clear the way for small-scale composting operations like hers. D.A. Varela ...