Pexels/Ravi Kant No yard? No problem. Learn how to start a simple, odor-free compost system in your apartment to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants. March 23, 2026 Your Trash Can is Lying to You Open your kitchen bin and take a quick look. That coffee ground, that banana peel, those wilted salad greens-they're not really garbage. They're a resource, and you're throwing it away. In fact, the U.S.