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It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

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(Opinion) Some politicians won big this week. Might they start thinking and governing big as well? New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker won reelection with 84.5 percent of the vote. Wow! His predecessors ...

By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

Brown compost materials are the carbon-rich backbone that lets your pile heat up, break down efficiently, and ultimately ...

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According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The New Haven Independent "assignment desk" (compost heap) Credit: Paul Bass Photo ICE melted, for ...