As composting programs grow across the country, plenty of Americans are still figuring out what goes in which recycling bin.

Reduce waste and learn the secrets of composting paper at home with our guide to demystifying which types can enrich your garden – and which to avoid.

Composting has gone mainstream. If you're ready to pile on, we've outlined everything you need to know to start a compost ...

Creating a compost bin can help reduce your household waste and create excellent fertilizer. Learn how to start a compost bin with these easy steps.

Learn how to start composting at home with this beginner's guide to sustainable gardening. Discover the benefits of composting, the ideal conditions for composting, and the tools you need to get ...

Aug. 30—Backyard composting is an extension of processes that have gone on in nature since the origin of life. Without decomposition, the earth would soon be covered with dead animals and plants ...

While composting will likely be a learning process—and what works may be different in one home versus another—there are some general best practices.

If you have any more questions about starting to compost or about the local and state laws requiring Californians to compost, see LAist’s composting guide.

The tools you need to start a home composting system, plus what to add to your pile and how to use the nutrient-rich results.

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Social media is going berserk about SB 1383, California's new food waste rules. Composting is an easy way you can tackle global warming. Here's how.

Aug. 30—Backyard composting is an extension of processes that have gone on in nature since the origin of life. Without decomposition, the earth would soon be covered with dead animals and plants ...