More than half of Europe's soils are degraded. Researchers are showing that restoring soil through better farming makes both ...

The temperature inside home composting units typically runs only a few degrees higher than ambient conditions, failing to reach the sterilizing temperatures needed to eliminate harmful pathogens. Home ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — When people think about environmental issues and reducing waste, recycling cardboard shipping boxes or plastics often comes to mind. But this Earth Day, advocates are ...

Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

In communities across the country, cities are searching for practical ways to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions and invest in sustainable infrastructure. In Northeast Ohio, Beachwood has fo ...

A new study shows crop species, and not soil type, primarily determines the beneficial functions provided by root-associated ...

The city of Durham is encouraging people to compost pumpkins after Halloween. Pumpkins and other food waste that end up in landfills break down and emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas that ...

The Compai sensor tracks the moisture level and temperature of a compost pile. A local high schooler’s science fair project turned into a nationally recognized innovation. Recent Walnut Hills graduate ...

Students at Manz Elementary School raised money to support the environment by selling compost they created. Last year, Manz ...