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Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

Learn about the benefits of compostable bags vs plastic bags and discover the best types of compostable bags to use for trash ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Tired of wasted, spoiled produce, I experimented with three different produce bag materials to see which works best.

Buying garbage bags is the equivalent of throwing money away -- but with these alternatives, you won't have to spend money on them in the first place.

As fall leaves begin to blanket Lowcountry yards, local stormwater experts are reminding residents that what happens on the ground doesn’t stay there. When heavy rain falls, anything left in the ...