Parchment paper is handy for food storage, steaming fish and veggies, and preventing cookies and cakes from sticking to baking sheets and pans. The trouble is, used parchment paper can pile up fast ...

Learn simple, practical steps to start composting at home and turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden soil, boosting plant health and reducing waste.

During the holiday season, you might be accumulating a lot more trash than usual. Between paper napkins from hosting, tissue ...

Reduce home and garden waste by composting these natural items. Marty Baldwin Home gardeners don’t need to limit their compost piles to grass clippings, vegetable peels, eggshells, and other kitchen ...

The short answer is yes and no. While some paper plates can be recycled, the vast majority usually can’t. Rather than throw them away after one use, consider more eco-friendly alternatives. Nearly 220 ...

Welcome to The Compost, a weekly newsletter on key environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe now to get it in your inbox! In today’s edition… So you’ve probably noticed the glaring ...

Healthy soil is the key to a great garden. As young plants break out of their seeds, they dig their roots deep into the ground looking for nutrients. That’s where composting comes in. Composting is a ...

Whether you've run out of wrapping paper or you're unsure how to wrap an oddly shaped birthday present, a festive bag and tissue paper might just save the day. And if you're committed to reusing these ...