Over time, bacteria break down the scraps to create compost, a soil additive rich in plant nutrients — plus, you end up creating about 50 percent less trash. I’ve been composting in some form ...

When you compost leaves, other yard debris and kitchen waste, a microbial process converts these items into a more usable organic amendment. You can use finished compost to improve soil structure ...

Learning how to compost can feel like a bit of a mystery at first glance, though. Here’s what you need to know about how to start a compost bin and keep your pile thriving. In its simplest form ...

Why buy compost when you can make your own? It’s not rubbish, it’s renewable. Why throw your kitchen scraps in the bin when you could be using them to make your garden more lovely and ...

Residents of Staten Island, the Bronx and Manhattan have until this coming Monday, Oct. 28 to order a free compost bin. You can go here to order. Residents can go here to order buy a larger NYC ...