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 […]
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 […]