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Simon Akeroyd has warned against putting tea bags directly in compost due to their material - and instead pointed out how ...

Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Question: I was glad to read about the city’s upcoming pilot project that will collect food waste in the green carts for ...

Lea el artículo en español aquí. Rob Carey was surprised after garbage pickup day to see the pink notice affixed to his green bin. The note left for the Sebastopol resident was a soft reprimand from ...