If you have a garden, a kitchen, kids, a concern for the environment or any of the above then a worm farm is for you. Here’s one you can DIY in under half an hour and feel smug about for years. Okay, ...

Plastics like polystyrene–otherwise known as styrofoam–have long been thought nonbiodegradable. In landfills or the open environment, they’re known for staying intact, even as they break into pieces.