Indoor bins for composting are definitely a good way to put your food scraps to good use, but that organic waste can take several weeks before it becomes compost. And while certain foods like meat and dairy are compostable, they can often create foul odors and attract … [Read more...] about This smart bin turns your food scraps into compost in less than two days
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Throwing food waste in the trash is now illegal in Vermont
Vermont has long been praised as one of the greenest states in the US, and rightfully so. Last year, the Green Mountain State passed into law the most comprehensive ban on single-use plastics in the US, setting a commendable standard for other states to follow. Now, in a bid … [Read more...] about Throwing food waste in the trash is now illegal in Vermont
Parents can now compost baby diapers through this subscription service
Disposable diapers, though a blessing for convenience, have been a blight on the environment; in the United States alone, an average of 20 billion disposable diapers are tossed into the trash annually, and they take about 500 years to decompose. Now parents have another option: … [Read more...] about Parents can now compost baby diapers through this subscription service
This garbage disposal addition makes doing dishes easier and greener than ever
A few weeks ago we recommended adopting composting for the ultimate green New Year's Resolution. Now there’s a new gadget that makes composting even easier by combining it with your garbage disposal. The new Sepura disposal separates out liquids and solids and deposits solids … [Read more...] about This garbage disposal addition makes doing dishes easier and greener than ever
Want an easy, rewarding, and green New Year’s resolution? Try composting
Composting is one of the most beneficial habits households can adopt to reduce their food waste and carbon footprint. Implementing worldwide composting could reduce emissions by 2.3 billion tons over the next 30 years by reducing methane emissions from decomposing organic … [Read more...] about Want an easy, rewarding, and green New Year’s resolution? Try composting