We were feeding the worms this week when I noticed something awesome—baby worms! There were tons of the little buggers, as well as a bunch of cocoons. I find this reassuring, because it means that their environment is good enough for them to reproduce; it’s not too wet or too dry, the castings to paper [...]

One pound of worms eat a half pound of garbage per day, but they can only do so much. Dairy products (and meat) make the bin smell and attract bugs. Some things, like melon rind, celery, and avocado skin, take so long to break down that they’re not worth the bother. And too much garlic, onion, [...]

As part of the sustainability committee at my workplace, Berkee College of Music, I’ve started conducting interviews with employees who are doing something at home to try to make their lives more sustainable. The first was about biking to work and the most recent has to do with the Boston Organics delivery service. It’s a very [...]