The eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation transforms the human body into nutrient rich soil Last December, the country's first funeral home offering natural organic reduction — ...

Parchment paper is handy for food storage, steaming fish and veggies, and preventing cookies and cakes from sticking to baking sheets and pans. The trouble is, used parchment paper can pile up fast ...

The process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid, making compost tea is easy enough for any home gardener. The most rewarding part of gardening is ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with no ...

New York City has suspended its composting program because of the coronavirus. Here’s an alternative that’s easy, clean and good for the climate. By Hiroko Tabuchi New Yorkers have been through a lot ...

Dear Eartha, Can someone please explain to me the difference between the landfill and the Summit County Resource Allocation Park? I’ve heard both terms used to describe the same place, but aren’t they ...

“I drink a lot of coffee, and a gardening friend told me I should use the coffee grounds in my garden. I was wondering if that is a good idea. Other friends have said not to bother, so I’m puzzled as ...