Ads for the Lomi composter by Pela, a sustainability-focused Certified B Corporation best known for its compostable cell phone cases, have graced my social media feed more than once. It’s no surprise.

Whether you want “black gold” to feed your garden or you simply don’t want your kitchen scraps to end up in the landfill, the best composters make it easy to create nutrient-rich fertilizer using ...

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If you’re not used to separating your organic food scraps for compost collection—which became mandatory in New York City in 2025—you probably think it is gross or overwhelming, but I’m here to tell ...

We resolve to be more environmentally conscious, yet when it adds work to our lives, a lot of us lose interest. Take composting. The trick is to get stuff decomposing as quickly as you deposit it.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Addressing food waste as a community may seem overwhelming (in the United States alone, about 330 million ...

If you've always yearned to compost but can't stand the stink, the Lomi countertop composter is for you. Justin Eastzer is a CNET Perspectives Contributor and former CNET host. Prior to CNET, he ...

Volunteers have organized "Connecting Neighbors," a series of workshops, events and open houses in honor of Earth Month in ...