The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

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If you’re keen to reduce waste and improve the way you manage your kitchen trash, a countertop compost bin is a great place to start. These self-contained systems allow you to collect coffee grounds, ...

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Learning how to compost can be a messy process. When done poorly, it invites pests into your home and creates an imbalanced heap of noxious liquids and gases that are tough to neutralize. However, ...

Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

A competition to invent a new, better bin was launched last year by the Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council, which is overseen by the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Tony Guido explains ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...