A Yale College Council proposal calls for improved signage, expanded access to compost bins and a “clear and organized waste disposal system” for residential colleges. A Yale College Council policy ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

One person’s trash is Ohio State’s treasure as the university expands its composting program to students living in residence halls. Students can now sign up for the composting program by signing a ...

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The ultimate goal is to reduce waste going into the landfill. And the goals along the way that help you get there are to educate why that’s important and educate how to do that.” In October 2023, ...

The Honolulu City Council voted 8-0, with Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam absent, to approve Bill 47 on Wednesday, allowing "manufactured compostable material " to be added to city green waste ...

Westwood is starting a composting pilot program that aims not only to reduce waste going into landfills but also to save money for the borough. In early 2019, Councilwoman Erin Collins, who also ...

Boulder recently began a new subscription-based “Green Bag Giveaway” program to provide businesses with a free supply of compostable garbage bin liners each month for a year. The city recognized the ...

If you’re a Plano resident striving to be more green in 2023, the city’s new food composting program could be just what you’re looking for. Starting this month, the city of Plano is looking to enroll ...

A major change is coming to New York City that could impact your trash habits and your wallet. Starting Tuesday, New York City residents will be subject to fines for failing to separate compostable ...

Composting your food waste can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create nutrient-rich soil. Courtesy of Compost Collective KC Whether it’s stinky, moldy or just plain gross, most people don’t ...

In October 2024, New York City took a major step in tackling its trash problem by making curbside composting mandatory. Residents are asked to separate peels, leftovers and leaves and place them in a ...