Numbers will show you how much the world has gone to the dumps. An average American creates about ¾ ton of trash every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Most of the world’s waste comes from industrialized countries.  These countries have waste management laws, especially for hazardous wastes, but still experience problems with dumpsites and waste disposal.
You can start solving trash problems at home.  Small contributions like this could go a long way.  About 25% of our wastes are yard trimmings or food scraps.  Although many people are …

After a couple of months of taking care of your compost pile, turning over the pile every now and then, warding off insects and pests, and keeping the pile damp, it is only natural to get the most out of your compost. This means using the compost wisely and effectively.

There are many types of gardens one could create: water, flower, rock, cactus or vegetable. Perhaps one of the most interesting and fun ones would be an herb garden. Can you just imagine walking through the garden smelling all those exotic and delicate scents wafting through the air?

After reading this article you may find yourself wanting to run out and start composting or vermi-composting (composting with worms) straightaway. The amount of organic waste that each household produces is huge. If we can micro-manage that waste in our own homes and turn it into healthy, nutritious compost then we are doing a decent thing for our planet and ourselves.

Nature is at the brink of disaster. We have abused this planet so badly that some believe it is at the point of no return. We helped make the mess and now it’s time to stop and fix things, if at all possible. How can we help heal the pain our planet is feeling? (And yes the planet feels, as does every living thing). One answer is by growing an organic vegetable garden – it’s as simple as that.