Watkyn says that it’s fairly easy to tell if wrapping paper is recyclable. "Try the festive scrunch test: scrunch the paper ...

American household garbage increases by 25% over the holidays, but it doesn't have to tax the area's stressed trash disposal ...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 94 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled and composed in 2018 – about 32%. But there's also the looming issue of contamination, rendering ...

The day after Christmas is usually the busiest day of the year for recycling facilities, as people rush to get rid of trash ...

Christmas is over — and in its wake has left a lot of debris. From a mountain of wrapping paper to broken string lights, holiday cards and Christmas trees, the holiday aftermath raises many questions ...

Boxes, shipping materials, and wrapping paper often pile up when the holiday season ends. So, what should you do with it all?