Franklin D. Roosevelt wisely said, “The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” The date was Feb. 26, 1937, and he was making his case to state governors for effective soil management, explaining that healthy soil is an economic asset. Whether one is talking thousands of acres, a backyard garden, or even a compact container…

Residents of Orange County, California, can pick up free compost this Saturday, Nov. 5, from three different locations as the OC Waste & Recycling—which manages waste and landfills in the county—is working to recycle organic waste. “OC Waste & Recycling creates quality compost material from green waste collected from homes across Orange County. … Our…

Commentary Starting in 2027, California will allow composting of the dead. Known officially as “natural organic reduction (NOR),” this novel final disposition process transforms the deceased’s body into soil to spread on gardens or in which to plant flowers or a tree. Liquefication is another increasingly popular means of body disposal. “Alkaline hydrolysis” liquefies the…