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Using plastic bags is an ecological disaster; it takes about 1,000 years for one to degrade in a landfill (and even then, it leaves behind microplastics that can add toxins to soil or water).

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Beltrami County's organics program will be upgraded at the beginning of March. In partnership with six regional counties, the ...

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Composting saves money when done right, but poor composting turns free soil food into useless clutter. Every spring, many ...