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Disposing of used cooking oil is an ages-old kitchen conundrum. It's especially problematic when deliciously deep-frying chicken, battered fish, and breaded veggies, all of which require full coverage ...

The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

Iowa city is encouraging residents to choose more sustainable ways to dispose of Halloween pumpkins. From kitchen recipes to curbside composting, there are many eco-friendly options to give your ...

As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed ...