New Yorkers can now get fined for not separating their food scraps. Some critics say that's not the right approach.

With the fate of the project hanging in the balance, The Journal reached out to the Rhode Island Food Policy Council, which ...

Your compost pile will only thrive when you feed it the proper ingredients. Here's what you can and can't compost.

Some common nitrogen-rich ingredients that speed up composting include: Maintaining a healthy balance of carbon and nitrogen ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper ...

While lots of Brits will be starting their vegetable patches and planting pretty flowers, it’s also worth knowing the things you can compost to help your garden this spring and ...

Dry compost: Add water or green materials to restore moisture. Wet or smelly compost: Mix in additional browns such as cardboard or straw and improve aeration by stirring more frequently.