Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Stop Food Waste Day is Wednesday, and it’s meant to educate the public about the importance of reducing the amount of food they waste. One solution to help cut down on waste ...

Key Points Growing herbs is easy and less expensive than buying fresh herbs at the grocery store.Growing herbs at home eliminates food waste because you can trim off only what you need.Herbs can be ...

Some gardeners have asked if composting garden, yard and food waste is sustainable or beneficial to the environment since the composting process generates lots of carbon dioxide, the principal ...

Parents often demand “Finish the food on your plate” before letting their children get up from the table. That’s a common directive to get kids to eat, but there’s also an underlying concern about ...

Home gardening offers a sustainable and affordable way to combat food insecurity by providing fresh, nutritious food while saving money and promoting healthier choices. Although the United States is ...

This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state.

It’s that time of the week when your food waste pail is full, and you’re ready to walk your scraps out to the green-waste bin. (You are following your community’s rules about composting food scraps, ...