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Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

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Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

September 24, 2022 • NPR's Scott Simon has worms. Hundreds of them. They live in a bin on his balcony and rejuvenate soil for flowers and vegetables. He talks about his admiration for the squiggly things.

Opinion: Tiny movers of earth, and also our hearts

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Here are 5 ways to live more sustainably on Earth Day

April 21, 2022 • Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more sustainably. Life Kit is here with solutions from your kitchen to your closet.

Here are 5 ways to live more sustainably on Earth Day

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How Luxury Hotels And Restaurants In Developing Countries Fight Food Waste

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How Luxury Hotels And Restaurants In Developing Countries Fight Food Waste

July 20, 2018 • The United Nations says nearly one-fourth of food purchases in hotels and restaurants are thrown away. Luxury properties in Mexico, India, and elsewhere are trying programs to bring that figure down.

Massachusetts Food Waste Ban Gains Broad Acceptance

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Massachusetts Food Waste Ban Gains Broad Acceptance

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November 4, 2014 • Massachusetts law now says that if you throw out more than a ton of food waste a month, it can't go to a landfill. But many institutions had already begun composting waste or turning it into energy.

Massachusetts Food Waste Ban Gains Broad Acceptance

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Should We Return The Nutrients In Our Pee Back To The Farm?

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Should We Return The Nutrients In Our Pee Back To The Farm?

July 31, 2014 • A group of environmentalists in Vermont aren't at all squeamish about "pee-cycling." A local hay farmer is using their pee as fertilizer as they run tests to find out how safe it is for growing food.

Is It Safe To Use Compost Made From Treated Human Waste?

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Is It Safe To Use Compost Made From Treated Human Waste?

May 12, 2013 • Treated human waste has been used on farmland for decades, but the ick factor has not entirely faded. Some environmentalists think the treatment process may not get rid of all the harmful contaminants that could be in the waste.