The wasted food goes to Wixom, where the Spurt Industries transforms the scraps into compost that in turn is delivered to area farmers and gardeners.

Pineapple peels are dense, tough, and prickly. But that doesn't mean they last forever. Prepped properly, they make a great ...

The state is in the midst of updating its statutory language around organic waste diversion. A proposal would set hard limits on contamination of both organic feedstock and finished compost.

After 40 days in the indoor device, the body is transformed into a 200-gallon batch of soil that Green-Wood can use to ...

Pancake Day is one of those occasions where people want to do the right thing, but food and grease make recycling trickier ...

Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in human surroundings. For many people, the fear begins not with an actual encounter, but with the unc.

For 13 years, WM has diverted tournament materials from landfills through recycling, composting, donation, reuse, and using materials to recover energy and create fuel.

The Phoenix Open, a tournament so rowdy it barely resembles golf at all, quietly operates as one of the most sustainable sporting events in the world.

Vegetable beds are a productive and low-maintenance option for growing fruit and vegetables. They can be at ground level or raised to a variety of heights, and divided by paths that may be grass, ...

By JESSICA DAMIANO With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many who find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes are wondering whether they can use them in the garden.

With daily coffee drinking at record highs, to-go cups are just part of the morning routine. However, that everyday convenience comes with a caveat, as new research suggests that those cups can ...

With some trial and error, a pet owner landed on an eco-friendly alternative to traditional kitty litter that not only saves ...