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Researchers find that over 1,000 metric tons of microplastic fall on 11 protected areas in the US annually, equivalent to over 120 million plastic water bottles. Link to full article

Covid-19 has raised awareness among the public about food waste, while also stalling city and state efforts to build and expand composting programs. Link to full article

Having your own compost pile is great, if you are already a gardener. Link:

At our house, we make use of three different composting techniques. We have two black bins for kitchen scraps and weeds, wire bins for leaves and a compost pile for weeds and pruning trimmings. Link:

Among the challenges facing New York City after the walloping it has taken from COVID-19 is how to preserve critical programs and services in the face of looming budget cuts. Link:

Portugal has stopped taking waste from abroad to protect its domestic landfill capacity during the coronavirus pandemic. Link:

Last week we laid out a small kitchen garden, so with the garden beds shaping up, it is time to talk about what is at the heart of organic garden: Healthy soil, the important food for your lovely vegetables. Link:

The home was created out of extra material that was unused Link:

The Portuguese government has temporarily banned imports of waste from overseas amid concerns over huge landfill sites. Link:

Among the challenges facing New York City after the walloping it has taken from COVID-19 is how to preserve critical programs and services in the face of looming budget cuts. Link to full article