If you decided to begin composting this year perhaps to lighten your carbon footprint or as a New Years' resolution—or maybe, in the case of California residents to abide new laws—we’re here to guide ...

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 ...

Did you know that the average person creates over four pounds of trash per day? And a family of four throws out 3.4 tons of trash every year! More than half of that waste can be put to better use and ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

These bins transform veggie scraps and garden debris into rich compost that plants love.

Gardening season is kicking into high gear and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...