Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pits or leaked into the environment. In Australia, 1.1 million tonnes of plastic is placed in the ...

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Compostable plastics could be part of a solution to the world's plastic waste problem. But currently these materials need ...

Just because composting at home is easy doesn’t mean that everyone does it. Yes, organic compost is expensive at the garden center and free when you make it yourself, but if you don’t figure out a ...

Thinking of ways to repurpose plastic containers? Why not put them to work in your garden? From creative planters to practical storage hacks, these upcycled ideas will not only help the environment ...

Pexels Most of us don’t think about climate policy when we toss wilted spinach in the trash. Yet the kitchen is one of the ...

You probably already compost organic waste and sawdust, but this material lying around your garage or workbench can be tossed ...

If you’re keen to reduce waste and improve the way you manage your kitchen trash, a countertop compost bin is a great place to start. These self-contained systems allow you to collect coffee grounds, ...

Plastic Free July: The hidden plastics in your garden and how to ditch them - Compost, fertilisers and even turf may all ...

Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pits or leaked into the environment. In Australia, 1.1 million tonnes of plastic is placed in the ...

For many gardeners, the plastic elements used in horticulture are obvious – black plastic pots and seed trays, artificial grass and some membranes, to name but a few. But what about the hidden ...