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One of the best ways to minimize the ecological impact of your kitchen is to compost waste such as produce, coffee grounds and eggshells. Trouble is, few people want to walk outside to a compost pile ...

Admittedly, my initial interest in composting was less about saving the environment and more about avoiding additional garbage bags. We are a family that rarely eats out, and we consume a lot of fresh ...

Eco-friendly products can help you lower your impact on the environment, and compostable products are a particularly great choice for reducing plastic waste. In the right conditions, compostable ...

BETTER TRASH BAG. IMAGINE THIS BAG IS FILLED WITH BANANA PEELS, COFFEE GROUNDS. LAST WEEK’S LEFTOVERS, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE. AND IT’S NOW ALL OVER YOUR FLOOR. I ABSOLUTELY CAN’T STAND BAGS BREAKING ...

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, New Yorkers can now be fined if they fail to abide by New York City’s compost disposal regulations. That means that it is mandatory for borough residents to separate ...

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