Scientists have found a way to remove antibiotic resistant genes from industrial compost, which could prevent them entering the food chain. At an industrial scale, compost, such as manure, is produced ...

At an industrial scale, compost, such as manure, is produced by mixing plant and animal waste. Manure, however, is likely to contain antibiotic-resistant genes if animals have been treated with ...

If you buy a smoothie in Portland, Oregon, the drink might come in a compostable plastic cup, a choice a thoughtful owner might make to make their operations more sustainable. You might think, at a ...

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Composting should be considered a civic duty as well as a gift to your garden or landscape. I compost and if you have the space, you should as well. It is estimated ...

Researchers at Michigan State University say they've developed a new biodegradable plastic alternative that's easier to compost. The team created a bio-based polymer blend that’s compostable in both ...

The number of Memphis residents and businesses eager to set aside a mishmash of food scraps and organic waste is growing. A first-of-its-kind curbside composting service in Memphis says they are ...

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports company PUMA showed that it can successfully turn an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker into compost under certain tailor-made ...