California approves human composting as a way for burial
On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that allows composting of human remains. This...
New York to have the largest composting program in the US
Queens, New York will soon have the country’s largest composting program. Starting October 3, 2.2 million New...
8 things you probably didn't know can be composted
Rich, moist compost is every garden’s favorite food. If you’ve ever ordered a load for home delivery, you’ve...
First fully solar-powered compost facility opens in California
California state law (SB 1383) takes effect January 1, 2022, requiring the majority of homes and businesses in...
Clark Street Composts sets example for Chicago and beyond
The natural world has a system for everything, including a natural waste cycle that turns dead plants and...
Your guide to sustainable holiday gifts for parents
Our parents give us so much, and the holidays present the perfect opportunity to give them something...
12 things you should never compost
Composting is an easy and effective way to deal with food waste and fertilize your garden. Compost bins are readily...
Odor-free Sepura makes home composting easier than ever
If you’ve ever wanted to start composting at home but got put off by the hassle and the smell, the Sepura could...
South Africa's first interior 6 star Green Star awarded to Formfunc
The Green Building Council recently awarded South Africa’s highest possible Interiors Green Star v1 certification...
Olson Kundig designs world’s first Recompose facility for composting human remains
Architectural practice Olson Kundig has unveiled designs for the flagship facility of Recompose, a company that...
Easy ways to make your home and garden more sustainable this fall
As the final leaves drop from the trees and the temperatures continue to plummet, you’ve likely already prepped...
Boston's mayor announces curbside compost program
Boston’s mayor Marty Walsh wants to know: are you going to compost that? Because chances are you should. Walsh...
California restaurants add carbon emission surcharge
Sustainable restaurants in California are going a step further to stop climate change by adding a farm-to-table...
These are the best 9 tricks and gadgets to keep your spring garden in tip-top shape
Flowers are sprouting and the weather is heating up, it's safe to say spring is in full effect (at least in some...
Fueled by chocolate: Ghana's newest biofuel
Researchers in Ghana are testing a system that will turn cocoa into biofuel — but don’t worry — it uses...
