January marks International Zero Waste Month, a growing global observance that calls for systemic action from governments, industries, and all sectors to reduce waste at its source and prevent ...

Some household tools revolutionized housework when they were first invented, and many of them are still in our homes today, ...

Monroe County residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and learn the basics of composting during a free, hands-on ...

The holidays are a time to relax, eat, and spend money. So how do you save money, and the environment, this holiday season? UF experts have some ideas. Leaders at the University of Florida’s Institute ...

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it. Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic ...

Consider mulch mowing your yard – it is good for next season’s grass and the environment. Mulch can help keep out weeds and provides good insulation. But try to keep mulch away from tree trunks as ...

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a method of composting with worms that breaks down food waste into a rich soil amendment. Learn the basics of indoor worm composting from selecting a container, ...

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Those looking to reduce food waste and live more sustainably may want to stop by a free event being held in Corning on Saturday. Happening Saturday, Sept., 6, the ‘Saving Gaia’ ...

Registration for “From Scraps to Soil” composting course, offered through the University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program, is open until Sept. 4. The six-week course begins Sept. 5 ...

Many common flowering plants that grow on roadsides and fields are more beneficial than you might think. One of these plants that you should consider letting flower this year is goldenrod (Solidago ...