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As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco-friendly behavior. You're turning your banana peels into nutrient-rich soil, right? Not so fast. Research shows that ...

Composting is one of those things that sounds wonderful in theory, but the moment something goes wrong, your whole backyard ...

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Skylar WhiteNorth Country composting efforts tackle climate change, promote community Carter Rowley is sticking a giant thermometer into a pile of what looks like dirt. “Right here, I just turned this ...

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Compost applied to agricultural soils in Australia each year contains tonnes of microplastics, our research has revealed. These microplastics can harm soil and plant health and eventually enter food ...