Members of Whitmore Allotments gathered on Sunday, June 22, to mark the official opening of the environmentally-friendly ...

Composting toilets use a process known as aerobic decomposition—when organic materials decompose in the presence of oxygen—to break down human waste instead of flushing it down the sewer pipe.

And that’s despite Glastonbury’s B.Y.O. standing, unique at British music festivals where bringing alcohol in from the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Department of Sanitation facility on the West Shore has been turning out compost — dubbed “black gold” by city officials — since 1991, but its workload got quite ...

He said: “With a million children facing humiliation because of the disgusting state of school toilets, we need to shine a light on the health and well-being of our children who are refusing to ...

These insects break down organic waste – a process already being used in places like Britain and Singapore – and the flies themselves can also be turned into compost, oil or animal feed.

Blood in the stool has multiple causes, like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Learn about how it's diagnosed, treatment, when to see a doctor, and more.

Composting is increasingly recognized as the predominant method for recycling food waste. Sadly, little attention is paid to home composting, though it is among the best opportunities to reduce food ...

Quick facts Adding compost to light, sandy soil helps it hold moisture and nutrients. Adding it to heavy soil improves drainage. Contain your compost in some type of structure 3 to 5 feet wide. Put ...