/tags/compost Compost en-US Copyright Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:09:22 GMT /business-economy/2019-03-29/hillsborough-business-delivers-ugly-and-surplus-fruits-and-veggies-to-the-triangle Local grocers work hard to get the most beautiful fruits and vegetables onto market shelves. But a growing number of businesses worldwide are trying to… Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:09:22 GMT /business-economy/2019-03-29/hillsborough-business-delivers-ugly-and-surplus-fruits-and-veggies-to-the-triangle Rebecca Martinez /environment/2016-11-15/dream-jobs-becoming-a-world-renowned-worm-expert This story is part of an occasional series called Dream Jobs profiling North Carolinians with jobs that may be unique, distinctive or even a little… Tue, 15 Nov 2016 17:44:10 GMT /environment/2016-11-15/dream-jobs-becoming-a-world-renowned-worm-expert Elizabeth Friend /environment/2014-09-01/chapel-hill-carrboro-schools-begin-composting-lunch Schools in Chapel Hill and Carrboro have launched a district-wide composting program in their cafeterias. The program started on the first day of classes… Mon, 01 Sep 2014 20:41:22 GMT /environment/2014-09-01/chapel-hill-carrboro-schools-begin-composting-lunch Will Michaels /business-economy/2014-03-31/manufacturers-brainstorm-to-reduce-reuse-recycle-packaging-materials A growing contingent of manufacturers is working to make products with packaging that won't end up in a landfill.They'll have a workshop devoted to… Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:31:15 GMT /business-economy/2014-03-31/manufacturers-brainstorm-to-reduce-reuse-recycle-packaging-materials Rebecca Martinez