AP-NE–Nebraska News Digest 3:15 pm, NE

Composting turns organic matter – like certain food scraps, manure, lawn clippings and paper – into a nutrient-rich soil additive that can be used in …

Cup of joe, then watch it grow

From the time a bucket of waste leaves Copeka to the time it’s finished composting is about 18 days, Stow said. The spent coffee grounds are a good …

Dubuque composting gaining momentum

“Composting is just like baking a cake — you have to have the right recipe,” he said. “If you don’t do it the right way, you are going to have issues with …