Compost is the “black gold” of the gardening world. The earthy smell, the tiny bits of unidentifiable plant parts, the water holding capacity …. gardeners …
Down in the dumps: Columbus-area recycling programs see declining revenue
Columbus-area recycling programs are seeing much less cash from the sale of recyclable material due to ripple effects from recent Chinese …
4 communities work together to reduce recycling contamination
FALMOUTH — Despite outreach to residents about only putting items that can be recycled into curbside containers, many communities are still …
Recycling director leaving for new job
The three-municipality council of governments that operates recycling programs in central Blair County is losing the only executive director it’s ever …
Cumberland council split kills brush, compost plan
CUMBERLAND — A Town Council deadlock Monday killed a proposal for a new compost and brush facility on town-owned land off Greely Road.
Green cart contamination impacts cost and environment
While it’s not a common issue, sending garbage and plastic items to the composting facility has a number of negative consequences, according to …
Is It Worth It? A locally produced soil additive makes big promises
Things like compost that improve the condition of your soil or fertilizers that help add nutrients on the market that promise to perform miracles.
Erie County helping homeowners reduce environmental footprint
The county is teaming up with the City of Buffalo, the Town of Wheatfield and the Western NY Stormwater Coalition to offer rain barrels and compost …
Davidson County facing higher recycling fees
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners held a discussion Tuesday about removing glass as a recyclable item in order to cut down costs.
Overnight Energy: Senate blocks Green New Deal | 43 Dems vote present | GOP senator criticizes …
SENATE BLOCKS GREEN NEW DEAL: The Senate on Tuesday blocked the …. was too wide for the technology currently available to help reduce …