'We often simply throw away toothbrushes once they become soft or ineffective, usually into general waste, which may be disposed of in landfill or incinerated,' he explains. 'It’s estimated that we ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

Similar to compost, leaf litter and other plant debris can make appealing homes for ticks. "Leaf piles and brush debris create the moist, shaded environments that ticks prefer," Fredericks says. Clean ...