Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compost piles are prepped for screening at the Tulare Lake Compost plant. Researchers say that natural fertilizers created from ...

The Maine Legislature has voted to end the use of industrial and municipal sewage, often laden with so-called “forever chemicals,” as agricultural fertilizer. The sludge has been the source of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jan. 14—Forever chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer spread on pastures can increase cancer risks for people who consume milk, ...

It seemed like such a good idea at the time: Compost the sludge from the Hoosac Water Quality District by mixing in woodchips, then use it as a fertilizer for local projects or sell to others to do so ...

NORTH ADAMS — In the wake of a negative public response and changes in regulations, the Hoosac Water Quality District announced it would not be composting sludge for other communities after all.

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of organic fertilizers. The findings, based on a large ...

A study has claimed to show that modern ‘green’ products recycled from human excreta are excellent – and importantly, safe – fertilizers to use on food crops. The idea of using human urine and faeces ...