Why those convenient green compostable bags aren't as helpful for compost as you may think – and what to do about it.

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Composting doesn't have to be a smelly, slow-moving chore that sits in the corner and mocks your intentions. In fact, it can be downright fun, efficient, and oddly satisfying when done right. Forget ...

Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

It's that time of year that people across much of the US think spring, which brings to mind greener grass and blooming gardens. And that means the return of lawncare. For the 2023 season, NOCO company ...

Tea bag with cup of tea - Kritchai Chaibangyang/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a tea drinker, you're probably shocked by how many bags you can go ...

"It's bad for the compost." ...

"They often all get marked as contamination and removed." ...

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