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 ...

This column is about composting human waste. While the more sensible reader might be tempted to respond by disregarding the following 750 words as juvenile potty humor, let me assure you, I aim to ...

A passion for sustainability is reverberating through one Georgia community. One person's trash is another's treasure -- or a lifelong lesson on how to live sustainably -- as exemplified by students ...

The fungi-powered MycoToilet turns human waste into compost, offering a waterless off-grid solution for 3.5 billion people ...

Heather Billings, food waste reduction consultant. Credit... Supported by By Somini Sengupta Photographs by Cassandra Klos America has a food waste problem: Rotten tomatoes and pizza boxes end up in ...

Healthy soil is the foundation of any thriving garden, and you don’t need expensive compost or fertiliser to achieve it. […] ...