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Last week San Francisco's Mayor, Gavin Newsom, signed the first mandatory composting law in the U.S.A.

Vital for plant life and food production, phosphorus is non-renewable and rapidly running out. We need to save and reuse phosphorus stored in food to reduce demand.

A simple, quick way to compost kitchen scraps is to do it with worms. Vermicomposting also creates worm castings, one of the best organic soil amendments.

Humans often disturb Piping Plover nests without realizing it. Here are some pointers to keep in mind during breeding and nesting season.

In 2001, TerraCycle, a company that sells worm poop fertilizer in recycled soda bottles, opened its doors in Trenton, New Jersey. Worm poop! Yup, you read that right.

More holiday cooking means more food scraps: What to do with all the organic waste if composting or green bins are not an option? Suite 101 looks at vermicomposting.

Celebrate spring with composting in this hands-on garden activity that brings reading, writing, and science curricula together for elementary school students.

Environmentally-friendly tips to reduce Greehouse Gas emissions, conserve energy and minimize our impact on the environment

Not only are cockroaches ugly and smelly, they also spread diseases. Getting rid of roaches ensures the safety and health of everybody in the house.

If you want to do your part to help save the planet but are unsure of where to begin, read on about how your can go green without going broke!

Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) saves money, recycles, and benefits the earth. Worm castings are natural fertilizer. E-Z vermiculture with this basic worm bin plan.

Trash cans continue to enlarge as the amount of municipal solid waste increases. Yet, when compared to a few decades ago, statistics reflect a greener attitude.

Bird watchers can adopt simple birding ethics to avoid disturbing birds, people, and the natural environment.

Compost is an organic fertilizer and mulch. Learn how to make organic fertilizer in a compost pile and benefits of compost as organic fertilizer and mulch.

Recycling is a hot topic and everyone's in on the act but what of left-over food scraps? Find out what happens organic waste and how it can be recycled.

Brazil is known for great food and is a true "foodie" destination! Here are some traditional favorites from the northeast, home to the descendants of African slaves:

So many people seem to think keeping chickens in backyards is hard work. Well, it's not. Here are 5 reasons why you should go out today and buy some feathered friends.

Seven is a lucky number when you consider these reasons to switch to organic gardening methods.

Creating a beautiful and fruitful garden can be easy by utilizing the gardening techniques of mulch and compost.

Even if you are not living in an area that has a garbage strike, having a contingency plan for disposing your garbage is a good idea.

Even though Earth Day is recognized only one day of the year, protecting the environment is a year-round responsibility. Here are some ideas to get your family involved.

Similar to Christmas, Halloween is a holiday that leaves behind a trail of trash. Here are some environmentally friendly ways to have fun without scaring Mother Nature.

Take the steps you can to reduce your waste and still have a great time on your night out on the town.

Commensalism is one type of inter-species relationship. In the ocean many species interact with each other, often to the benefit of at least one partner.

Gardeners love tools, magazines, plants, books, gloves and just about anything else that make their gardening experience easier, relaxing and more fun.

With green living more popular now than it's ever been, decide on this Earth Day to find ways to be environmentally aware.

Consider these eco-friendly ideas to lighten the environmental load during this year's celebrations while creating green holiday traditions.

Cases of pancreatitis in dogs and cats increases dramatically around Thanksgiving and this increase in pet pancreatitis cases continues through the holiday season.

Worm composting is a great way for anyone with limited space to turn kitchen waste into compost for the garden or houseplants.

When there are frequent power cuts and shortages of basic essentials, green intentions are put to the test. Ideas on making the best of all situations are given here.

Wondering what you can do to stop global warming? The articles in this series are your one-stop guide to reducing your household carbon footprint one room at a time.

Great changes take place within a compost pile so that it becomes greater than the sum of its parts - there are more usable nitrates than in the original material. "Good

Recycling organic matter can reduce the amount of household rubbish going to landfill. Hot composting, worm farming and Bokashi are all simple ways to achieve this.

On the 24th June, a nation-wide meeting was held in Dumfries to discuss seagull problems in urban areas. However, current laws make tackling the problem very difficult.

Green is going to the dogs. Dog owners everywhere are making eco-friendly choices for a happy, healthy "green" dog.

Teach your children about going green by showing them how nature recycles food scraps. Vermiposting uses worms to make compost, and it's easy, odorless, and fascinating.

Albatrosses were immortalized by Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. People on land usually don't see these beautiful seabirds.

The idea of going green during the holidays may seem hard to do, but with many earth-friendly gift options, it's easier than one may think to recycle, reduce and reuse.

Veggie gardening at home can be thrifty or expensive. These tips will help you grow veggies without spending the earth on gardening products

It is easy to make environmentally responsible choices when remodeling a kitchen. Here are some tips on how to go green when you redesign.