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The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

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Californians who long ago became accustomed to separating their trash and recycling their cans, bottles and paper are now being asked to separate their kitchen garbage so it can be recycled into ...

The best compost bin is the one you’ll actually use. I tried two popular styles and have a clear favorite. Barrel-style compost bins (left) make tumbling your compost easier, while box-style bins ...