Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though Christmas is behind us, you may still have some post-holiday cleanup to take care of. Everyone knows how to do dishes, ...

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 ...

Though Christmas is behind us, you may still have some post-holiday cleanup to take care of. Everyone knows how to do dishes, break down boxes and sweep up. One thing that can cause some seasonal ...

During this jolly, gift-giving season, don’t forget to give back to the planet. When you’re ready to get rid of your Christmas trees and have tons of wrapping paper to toss, it’s important to know the ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Is wrapping paper recyclable? Do you have to get every last bit of tinsel off the tree before it heads for the chipper? Do bows and ribbons go in the trash? Here's what recycling ...

Most people think wrapping paper is just that, paper. However, when it comes to recycling, that’s not the case. Many types of Christmas gift wrapping paper can’t be recycled. Rules on what kinds of ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, ...