GREEN Machine

1 START COMPOSTING

The why: Composting reduces solid waste and extends the life of existing landfills. It also can imbue soil with beneficial nutrients.

The practice has come a long way from the days when you threw everything in a big pile in the backyard. New compost innovations include everything from ’s elegant countertop wooden bins ($180, ) to ($260, ). While the countertop version is perfect for compostables such as egg shells, coffee grounds, and fruit peels that can be sprinkled in your garden, the Envirocycle is an all-inclusive outdoor composting system that arrives ready to use. Simply fill wit compostables and turn the composter three full revolutions every three days. The design includes vents that increase airflow into the drum and create optimal composting conditions.