By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

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Which compost starter is best? Globally, food waste contributes 8%-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. One way to mitigate food waste in your home is to start a home compost bin, which not only keeps ...

The Town of Newtown announced the launch of new Smart Bins to collect organics (food scraps) from residents. These bins are a ...

Sep. 14—TRAVERSE CITY — The Michigan Recycling Coalition and the Michigan Organics Council are hosting the Great Michigan Compost Tour around the state this fall. Locally, SEEDS Ecology and Education ...

WASHINGTON — In the lead-up to Earth Day, the District is making it easier than ever for residents to go green and fight food waste. Whether you're a composting pro or just curious about how to get ...

A bulldozer mixes a composting windrow at Spurt Industry's composting facility in Wixom, Michigan. (Photo by Nick Hagen / Planet Detroit) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Every day almost 600 Avalon Elementary School children walk the line of the cafeteria. They grab their tray, their food, utensils and sit down for lunch in a very normal routine we’re ...

The Town of Cary recently completed a one-year food waste pilot program, which involved residents dropping off food waste at the location pictured left. Credit: Town of Cary Cary’s Good Hope Farm ...