The benefits of a backyard compost pile or bin are well known by seasoned gardeners, but sometimes achieving the right mix for that finished “black gold” can be tricky. If the pile is open, it can be ...

Middle Tennessee's rapid growth is exacerbating its trash problem, with the current landfill nearing capacity. Composting offers a viable solution by diverting organic waste from landfills and ...

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 ...