Learn how large-scale composting and organics diversion reduce landfill waste, cut methane emissions, and create valuable ...

Decomposing food scraps at Bennett Compost in Northeast Philadelphia. Millions of tons of food waste end up in landfills each year. But alternatives like composting, anaerobic digestion and even ...

Waste Management's new plant in Anderson is capable of processing about 40,000 tons of green waste and food scraps annually.

Reduce your food waste and turn meal scraps into a soil amendment for your plants with the help of these nifty composting ...

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 ...

The shell of an egg. The peel of an orange. The leftovers that sit in the fridge too long. These all contribute to food waste, which Americans generate 92 billion pounds of each year, according to ...

Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at ...

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 ...

Most food and garden waste in Australia comes from homes. Australian households waste 3.1 million tons of food each year. That’s more than five kilograms each household per week. Over half of all ...

Food scraps in a separate bin from a waste bin. It could be turned into compost to divert methane from landfills. Food scraps in a separate bin from a waste bin. It could be turned into compost to ...

The new facility will help keep things like pumpkins, pizza boxes and spoiled food items out of the landfill, and instead be ...

Sep. 14—TRAVERSE CITY — The Michigan Recycling Coalition and the Michigan Organics Council are hosting the Great Michigan Compost Tour around the state this fall. Locally, SEEDS Ecology and Education ...