A healthy pile should feel more like a wrung-out sponge than soup.

Plain shredded paper is a safe and budget-friendly material when used correctly. Apply in thin layers of up to 1 inch and top ...

So many of us end up accumulating paper bags from the grocery store, but did you know that these unassuming items can be ...

Welcome to The Compost, a weekly newsletter on key environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe now to get it in your inbox! In today’s edition… So you’ve probably noticed the glaring ...

How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities ...

Can "compostable" products like forks and plates go in Arlington's green organics bin? As with local recycling do's and don'ts, the answer is a bit complicated. Compostable paper food containers can ...

Composting doesn't have to be a smelly, slow-moving chore that sits in the corner and mocks your intentions. In fact, it can be downright fun, efficient, and oddly satisfying when done right. Forget ...