Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they’re harmless. Finding a modest number of ...

In compost science, brown materials are carbon-rich, whereas green materials are nitrogen-rich. You need both, but the ratios of each matter for compost health.

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Hot composting is the process ...

When he was working to get the nonprofit NOLA Green Roots up and running a few years ago, Joe Brock kept hitting a barrier. Although the facility where he taught local and out-of-town groups how to ...

GEME's Terra 2 turns everyday kitchen scraps into usable compost. It's a reliable approach to reducing food waste, but you'll have to manage the odor. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Miami-Dade has been slow to catch up with other states and other Florida communities in embracing large-scale composting. While landfills have continued to fill up, there hasn't been a clear path in ...