David Watling, Yellowknife’s waste management planner, in front of the giant shredder, the Rotochopper MP2, at Yellowknife's Solid Waste Facility on Friday. (Submitted by David Watling - image credit) ...

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Beth in Columbia, Maryland, has some great questions about leaves! She writes: “I’ve been reading that trees need the leaves to remain at their base for enriching their growth. Is this true? Do you ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

I compost all leaves, pine needles, etc. I also shred paper. Would the shredded paper be a good ingredient to add to the pile? A: Absolutely, positively. Shredded office paper, newspaper and assorted ...

I know. We’ve talked a lot about shopping bags recently. But, before we move on, my editor wanted to know if he could compost his paper shopping bags. He wondered if that would be a reason to pick ...

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