Waltham Recycling: The basics of composting

My family has composted for years. We did it because it saved us money and was better for our garden. Our “waste not” mentality was part of that New England frugality the region is so famous for.

COLUMN: Getting the most from compost

Producing compost, or “black gold,” as its known to gardeners, yields a big return with little investment. That’s because nature does most of the work.

Towards a greener Johor

THEY may have different interests and come from various backgrounds but a group of individuals in Johor Baru share a common concern for green issues. Aware that rampant consumerism is leading to unhealthy lifestyles that compromise our planet, they want to do something about it.

Cy-Fair environmentalist makes a difference at home and work

In a city of gas-guzzling, Texas-sized trucks and millions of waste-producing Americans, one Cy-Fair resident is doing her part to lessen her footprint upon the earth’s limited resources. In the workplace and at home, Candy McNamee takes simple steps to live greener.

Composting makes garden beautiful

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle – residents hear these words all the time, but one local resident takes it to the next level, through composting. Andalusia’s Jerry Howard and his wife, the Rev. Cindy Howard, practice composting.