Sports stadiums may be ideal for experimenting with sustainable food service, recycling, and composting programs. Seattle’s Lumen Field is committed to minimizing its environmental impact. It extends that promise to fans who attend games and concerts, diverting an average of 90% of waste at the venue from landfills. Imagine if every local restaurant could promise the same results. Lumen Field hosts hundreds […]
Composting is a natural way to recycle organic waste, enriching the soil in your garden and boosting its ability to retain moisture. Food scraps and yard waste combined account for about a third of total municipal solid waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By composting these materials, you help divert waste from landfills while creating a beneficial soil amendment. […]
If you live in a cold climate, the metabolic activity in your backyard compost will inevitably slow down in the winter. Bacteria and fungi break down your organic matter, but they will be much less active as the temperature dips below freezing, especially for long periods. It’s even possible for your compost pile to freeze solid, although you can always […]
Composting is a magic process where kitchen waste transforms into rich, black soil. Even those of you without one of these magical boxes in the backyard probably know that you can compost fruit and veggie peels, coffee grounds, and paper towels — but how about hair? Or clothing? Clearly Compost Read on for a list of the weirdest things you […]
Can you drink your daily cup of joe more sustainably? If you’re like me, you like the brand of coffee you buy, or have a favorite coffee shop you frequent, and don’t want to make big changes to your coffee habits. You’re probably a busy person and don’t need extra hassle in your life. So, how can you easily reduce […]
Are you composting at home yet? If not, you might want to consider it. We generate more than 292.4 million tons of trash annually in the U.S. and more than 42 million tons of this is yard trimmings and food waste that could be composted. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “more food reaches landfills and incinerators than any other […]
When you think of “compost,” what comes to mind? Gardening? Food scraps? Waste? Well, what comes to mind for me is LIFE. We compost what was once alive and the outcome is living, although microscopic, it’s teeming with life! Spring is upon us and as they say, “The Earth laughs in flowers.” I hope you consider compost as a natural way […]
By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste in your garbage can and turn your food scraps and lawn clippings into a rich soil amendment for your garden. Do you know what goes in a home compost bin? Challenge your composting knowledge and learn new composting tips in this Earth911 Quiz. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly […]
Erin Levine, resource recovery manager at World Centric, a Rohnert Park, Calif.-based manufacturer of 100% compostable tableware and food packaging, joins Mitch Ratcliffe to discuss California’s mandatory composting law, SB 1383. After passage in 2016, the new law, known as the Short-lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, went into effect on January 1, 2022, after five years of preparation. SB 1383 […]
More communities now offer compost pickup services along with trash and recycling pickup. But most Americans don’t have access to a composting service and avid gardeners have better uses for their food and yard waste. For these folks, a variety of compost bins are available to help you compost their own backyards. If you’re new to composting, it’s important to […]