The holidays aren’t so happy in the recycling world. Workers see literally tons of stuff at this time of year that Santa would say is naughty. Top of that list? Strings of old holiday lights, the most ...

The holidays create a lot of waste, with all the wrapped presents, holiday-centric clothing and strands of lights that don't work anymore. The day after Christmas, you might find yourself wondering ...

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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 ...

Glitter wrapping paper is sparkly, shiny, and can really set the holiday mood for everyone. But here's the bad news: glitter gift wrap isn't safe to recycle. In fact, any wrapping paper that's ...

As the holiday season kicks into gear, so do the mountains of gift wrapping paper, boxes, lights and so much more. But when ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most wasteful. Wrapping paper, gift bags, packaging and cards can pile up quickly during the holiday season, so we ...

Gift bags are the easiest place to save money during the holidays. They’re sturdy, they fold flat, and no one cares if ...

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 ...

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