DAVENPORT, Iowa — When Scott County residents put their yard waste out at the curb, what exactly happens once it's collected? After a more-than-50-day process at the Davenport Compost Facility, it ...

Food waste composting in the D.C. region is big business. While the District only recently rolled out a curbside composting program, most of the surrounding suburbs have been tackling the issue for ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

(Beyond Pesticides, June 22, 2016) In a ruling that organic advocates say is critical to the integrity of the USDA organic label, a U.S. District Court judge found Monday that the U.S. Department of ...

In simple terms, compost is the product of controlled biological decomposition of organic material in an oxygenated (aerobic) environment. As bacteria, yeast and fungi digest the organic waste, ...

The Cowessess First Nation has partnered with Saskatoon-based B-Nature Biotech to build a rapid composting facility and a greenhouse in their community. They are hoping the project, which aims to ...

Should all certified biobased plastics be counted as compostable? The answer depends on who is asked. The National Organic ...

Modern Soils, a manufacturer of regenerative soil products and sustainable agriculture solutions, announced that its mushroom compost has been listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute, making ...

The global Compost Turning Machine Market is growing due to the increased adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and demand for efficient waste management. These machines enhance organic waste ...