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Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Hot composting is the process ...

I am writing this letter in response to Autumn Cameron’s letter to the editor (Herald, Aug. 23). In her letter, Cameron raised a couple of good questions as to any risk from the recycled wood chips ...

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Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Composting is a simple, reliable, ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto and Anna Perling “How do I compost?” might sound like a simple question, but ...