The key to making good compost is knowing what you can—and can't—put into it. Johner Images / Getty Images Making your own compost is one of the most effective ways to reduce waste and build healthy ...

Everyone who joins is very committed to the environment, to sustainability and to being able to provide a service for Northwestern students.” As a first year, Teitel learned that Northwestern didn’t ...

Around 6.5 million tons of [mostly] plastic-wrapped dog poop winds up in landfills in the United States every year. As most cities see it, that’s the only safe option. Unlike wildlife scat, which ...

From testing out the Moreborn to researching the science behind composting, this article contains a wealth of information you can use if you're contemplating buying an electric home composter. There’s ...

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. In the United States, one of the best-selling dog waste bags on Amazon is compostable. So far, so green.