More from Tree hugger Green Basics…… Compost: How to Make It, Bins, Piles and More Compost is the “aerobically derived remnants of organic materials,” meaning its what you get when you combine the leftovers of plant and animal-based stuff, add a little air, water and nitrogen. The decomposition is performed primarily by aerobes, although larger [...]

Offshore Drilling: Worth the Oil, or False Hope? With fuel prices and consumption dominating the news — not to mention our country’s future energy policy — what’s the green story on offshore drilling? There are lots of angles to consider, and lots of questions to ask. How much oil do we currently produce from offshore [...]