We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), food scraps make up more than ...

Composting is an essential kitchen task. When I began composting our kitchen scraps (I live in area with a great municipal compost program), we cut our trash output by more than half. Now, when I see ...

As of April 1, 2025, composting (which turns food scraps into nutrients) is now mandatory in New York City. Even if you don’t live in the Big Apple (and aren’t facing the threat of fines), this ...

Okay, so the Mill Bin is not actually a composter—composting is a form of biological digestion that breaks down organic material with the help of heat, sunlight, microbes, and sometimes worms. This ...

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One company hoping to make trash, well, a little less wasteful is Mill, which launched earlier this year. This first-of-its-kind, all-inclusive, food-recycling bin transforms food scraps (think peels, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Ciara Murray Jordan Ciara Murray Jordan is a writer covering kitchen gear. She has ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. This $400 kitchen bin eats your leftovers and promises to turn them into chicken food rather than landfill. A ...