Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Now that Christmas is past, you might be looking at your limited storage space and wondering what to do with the old lights that ...

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, ...

The holidays might be a time of wonder and fun, family trips and get-togethers and loads of memories. But there's a down side: They tend to produce a lot of waste, too. Here are some tips for ...

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 ...

If your trash and recycling bins are already overflowing with cardboard boxes, glass bottles and debris from holiday celebrations, you're not alone. But instead of sending it all to the landfill, ...

Household garbage increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to EPA data. Not all wrapping paper is recyclable; avoid paper with glitter, foil, or lamination. Foam packaging and ...

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 ...

When you are ready to be rid of your real Christmas tree, you can give it a second life. Recycling programs turn trees into mulch to be used in public parks and trails. Wake County has several ...

The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come. They also mean trash — mountains of used gift wrap, boxes, ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Unwrapping presents on Christmas is all part of the fun of the day, but it can be hard to decide whether you should recycle or throw away all that used gift wrap. Luckily, ...

Now that Christmas is past, you might be looking at your limited storage space and wondering what to do with the old lights that didn't go on the Christmas tree or all those leftover gift bags.