HIGHLAND PARK Fla. — A Florida nonprofit is on a mission to revive the state’s farmland with sustainability in mind. Biotech Applied Research is turning waste into “biochar,” a charcoal-like material.

Learn how to make nutrient-rich compost tea at home without using a bubbler. This easy, step-by-step method boosts soil health, nourishes plants, and supports thriving gardens—all with simple ...

This study investigated the synergistic effects of integrating date palm biochar, compost, and compost tea on soil fertility, microbial activity, and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum “Roma”) growth under ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Growing up in Chennai, I felt like I could tell time based on when hot drinks were served in our house. The city is famed for its coffee, blended with chicory root and poured into glasses in dramatic ...

Tea is the perfect warm and cozy sip for a dreary, chilly afternoon—but it’s also so much more than that. Throughout history, many cultures have turned to different types of teas as a part of ...

A new study by researchers from Sichuan Agricultural University and international collaborators provides the most comprehensive evidence to date that biochar, a charcoal-like substance made from ...

Facility will process up to 75,000 tons of food waste annually. Expected to help MN meet its sustainability and recycling goals. Creates compost and biochar for soil and water benefits. An unusual ...

The food that makes it to your plate is but a fraction of what actually grew in a field somewhere. Cassava, corn, wheat, rice — all critical crops produce waste biomass that farmers might be burning ...