"The mountains of things we throw away are much greater than the things we use." So wrote John Steinbeck in his 1962 novel, Travels With Charley. And for America, at least, it holds too true: In the ...

Wrapping paper, boxes, and other paper waste belong in the paper recycling bin or container. But what about the tape attached to them? Should it be removed beforehand or not? To clarify this question, ...

As Christmas Day comes to a close, so many of our homes will be filled with piles and piles of holiday wrapping scraps. We’ll tell you how to properly dispose of all this waste — what can be recycled ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work ...

Reuse the News—a simple, community‑driven newspaper recovery program—helped accelerate paper recycling across the Washington, ...

A factory making Cushelle toilet paper and Plenty kitchen towels believes it is the first manufacturer to turn a waste by-product into animal bedding. The Essity Stubbins paper mill recycles about ...

The short answer is yes and no. While some paper plates can be recycled, the vast majority usually can’t. Rather than throw them away after one use, consider more eco-friendly alternatives. Nearly 220 ...

As millions of Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones, the City of Fort Collins is preparing its residents for an influx of recycling. The holiday season, through the new year, ...

The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority makes it easy to recycle paper. Centre Daily Times, file Most types of paper can be recycled in Centre County, and it is easy to recycle paper so it ...