Food-waste recycling grows, pressuring compost makers

A compost bin captures food waste next to one of the food sample stations in the Carson City Costco.

WHAT NOT TO WASTE

Through new city-funded school compost and gardening programs, local elementary and middle school students are learning how disposing of lunchtime trash can make a big environmental impact on their school and their communities. “The resources we throw in the trash are valuable resources that we use and we need to …

Learn how to compost at workshop

Healthy Communities of Brownsville is sponsoring a composting workshop for anyone interested in learning the ins and outs of composting.

How to make perfect compost

Want to make perfect compost? then I advise that you start in the kitchen.

Benefits of home composting

Composting converts kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrients that can be used to naturally fertilize small areas of your garden, such as vegetable gardens or specific plants that need additional care. Compost is an excellent alternative to synthetic fertilizers and is a natural way to fertilize your garden.