A Yale College Council proposal calls for improved signage, expanded access to compost bins and a “clear and organized waste disposal system” for residential colleges. A Yale College Council policy ...

With limited federal movement to advance composting, states are forging ahead with policies of their own. They are funding ...

One person’s trash is Ohio State’s treasure as the university expands its composting program to students living in residence halls. Students can now sign up for the composting program by signing a ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

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Boulder recently began a new subscription-based “Green Bag Giveaway” program to provide businesses with a free supply of compostable garbage bin liners each month for a year. The city recognized the ...

Westwood is starting a composting pilot program that aims not only to reduce waste going into landfills but also to save money for the borough. In early 2019, Councilwoman Erin Collins, who also ...