In an effort to decrease my own carbon footprint, I've been testing the Lomi 2 Food Recycler ($449, originally $599), a smart composter that turns food waste into natural fertilizer, right from ...

The best compost will provide all the nutrients and support needed for seeds and veg to grow and thrive, while the worst will leave you with meagre crops and feeble plants. But the only way to know if ...

If you're tired of smelly garbage, the Vego Kitchen Composter is a great way to responsibly dispose of food scraps — if you're fine with sacrificing the countertop space. Food waste is a big deal.

This means my wife and I venture outside whenever nature calls — even in the winter time, fully donned in parkas. Composting toilets can solve this dilemma. Some can be used inside for convenience, ...

“Composting is the human version of re-creating what Mother Nature does out in the wild”: mixing together organic materials to facilitate healthy decomposition, says Rebecca Louie, founder of ...

Their acidity can alter the pH of your compost, making it less favorable to the micro-organisms responsible for decomposition. What's more, citrus peel takes a long time to break down . 5.

We tested the different types of compost bins, using them in the garden for a year to help you find the right one for your garden. Each bin has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has ...

If you love gardening, you may have already thought of making your own compost. It’s a good way to use the waste from your kitchen and yard to feed the plants and flowers in your garden. Choosing the ...

This yard trim, including grass, leaves, and brush, is processed into a nutrient-rich compost product marketed as LeafGro. The program’s success hinges on reducing the volume of yard trim collected by ...

That’s more than 555 pounds per household. But more than 6,000 Chicagoans have signed up for the city’s Food Scrap Drop-off program since its launch in October 2023, composting more than 295 tons of ...

Homeowners building their own compost pile or bin will surely be familiar with the Algreen Products Soil Saver Classic Compost bin. Though this unit works somehow like a typical stationary compost ...