As a senior environmental biology major, I have always been very interested in biology and natural processes. Since I began working as a student leader on the Zero Waste team at the Hanley ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...

Human composting is the practice of breaking down human remains into fertile soil. The green burial movement, which is at the forefront of human composting, is an initiative dedicated to offering more ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

More than 25 years ago I wrote “Compost This Book!”, a light-hearted, but informative account of the world of deliberate decay. When I decided to write a column on this subject, however, I updated by ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Hot composting is the process ...

Spring is here. And whether you are aware of it or not, there's a lot going on in the garden right now. Plants may be slow to show their growth above ground, but below ground roots are growing rapidly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Heather Wishart-Smith is a board director who covers innovation. When it comes to sustainability, many Americans separate their ...