Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

A team of UCLA researchers has put a new spin on the 1970s rock classic “Dust in the Wind” — only this one is grimmer and grimier than the original hit by Kansas. They found that wind picks up ...

Studies reveal the presence of forever chemicals in garden products, raising health concerns and prompting calls for stricter ...

Author: Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera April 22 is Earth Day, a reminder that we all have the ability to make positive ...

There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

Aspergillus is a common fungus that produces spores, which can be found in many indoor and outdoor environments. A new study has shown that these spores can also be found in commercially available ...

Maybe you noticed that the city of Ithaca raised the price of trash collection at the start of the year. The tag you buy to ...

A new green trash can filled with waste is a new tool in Frederick to help save the environment. The city of Frederick’s Residential Compost Pilot Program opened its first community compost drop-off ...