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Can You Compost Flowers?
Flowers are almost always great additions to a compost pile because they act as both green and brown waste, the two types of organic materials you need to balance to get...
Types of Composting + Alternatives
In gardening, everything, from ornamental indoor plants to delicious produce, needs a boost now and then. The best gardeners solve this problem by stocking up on compost, which gives the...
What 60 years of data tell us about our garbage habits
To find out how our trash habits have changed over the past 60 years, Pela compiled data from the EPA on municipal waste estimates for a variety of items between 1960 and 2018.
Electric Food Recyclers: What They Are, How They Work + FAQs
Looking for an alternative to composting? If you’re looking for a surefire way to save money, grow your own food, and cut back on waste, then look no further than...
Can You Compost Pistachio Shells?
If you consume a lot of food waste or just want to be proactive with the waste that you generate, it is time to compost the leftovers you have like...
An introduction to zero waste cooking
Pela compiled a list of ways to reduce cooking waste in the kitchen, which can help reduce food spoilage, minimize packaging waste, boost environmental health, create nutrient-dense meals, and save...