Composting isn’t just for leftovers and soiled napkins. You can now compost your body after you die in certain states, turning it into a rich soil. It’s called human composting or natural organic ...

In Unearthed, Yahoo Life discusses some of the most pressing issues facing our planet — and reveals what you can do to help make a real difference. Composting isn’t just for leftovers and soiled ...

Ever felt like your compost pile just isn’t working as well as you hoped? Plenty of people dive in with good intentions, only ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

This time last year, my slow crawl toward living more sustainably led me to start composting at home. But perhaps to the chagrin of my farming grandparents, I had no plans to do it myself. Instead, I ...

The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing a nutrient-rich growing environment for plants. Composting is easy and inexpensive, and ...

Backyard composting is a process designed to speed up the breakdown or decomposing of organic materials. A proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen is needed for bacteria and other microorganisms to work.

Living in an apartment doesn't mean you have to give up on composting. It's one thing to want to reduce your environmental ...

California Healthline senior correspondent Bernard J. Wolfson appeared on KMOX, a St. Louis radio station, in mid-October to discuss a new California law that will allow “human composting” as an ...

If you’re like many, you’ve taken notice of the growing interest in composting. Maybe you’ve heard about its benefits, seen ...