Climate Compass on MSN

Composting could be doing more damage than good - here's why

Methane Emissions From Yard Waste Composting Let's be real, most of us think composting is basically the gold standard of eco ...
The Press Democrat

Can compostable bags go in the green bin? Here’s what North Bay waste haulers say

While single-use bags labeled as compostable are an alternative for plastic bags, they are not to be disposed of in the green bins used to collect compostable waste, including food scraps and yard ...
CNET

This CES Company's Trash Cans Mash Your Cast-Off Plastic Bags Into Recyclable Bricks

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...
Tasting Table on MSN

Garbage Bag Alternatives That Won't Cost You A Penny

Buying garbage bags is the equivalent of throwing money away -- but with these alternatives, you won't have to spend money on ...
Staten Island Advance

Can I use a plastic bag in my compost bin in New York City?

That means that it will be mandatory for residents of those boroughs to separate their organic waste from their regular trash starting on that date. The compost, which must be placed in a separate bin ...
Staten Island Advance

With enforcement here, can plastic bags be used in NYC compost bins?

Beginning on Tuesday, April 1, New Yorkers can now be fined if they fail to abide by New York City’s compost disposal regulations. That means that it is mandatory for borough residents to separate ...
The Newtown Bee

Compost Bins Good To Go Following Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting for new Smart Bins to collect organics (food scraps) from residents was conducted on Tuesday, January 6, at ...