Composting can have many benefits, such as reducing food waste, promoting healthy plant growth, preventing soil erosion and combating climate change. If this is something you want to start, Anna ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

Citrus peels, fruit, and leaves are all compostable as long as you follow these basic guidelines. Many gardeners avoid composting citrus peels due to the widespread belief that citrus peels don’t ...

As of 1 April 2025, it is mandatory for residents of New York City to compost certain waste items. This is part of a program run by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) called Curbside Composting. The ...

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 ...

When I first learned about the concept of a zero-waste lifestyle in 2017, I was inspired. The first step I took to start reducing my waste was composting, which is the process of returning natural ...

New York City’s mandatory composting program is now up and running in all five boroughs. That means that city residents must separate their organic refuse from their household trash and place it at ...

Leaves are beginning to fall from deciduous trees, and this will increase over the next few weeks. The question is, “What do we do with all of those leaves?” I’ve been seeing information online ...

Compost is great for gardens, but it can take months or years to become usable. There's something you may have that can speed ...

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 ...