"Even my friends who have lots of money, like surgeons, do this." Gift-giver discovers money-saving hack after the holidays: 'I have a collection of them in my garage' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Plain wrapping paper can be recycled. Sheets with foil, glitter and plastic or poly coatings cannot. Additional nonpaper embellishments should also be avoided. According to the American Forest and ...

Kelly Draeger of the Otsego Conservation District displays paper bags, gift boxes and tape. All are items that can be recycled after the holidays. Food waste also increases following big holiday ...

Are you recycling your cardboard boxes ... See if the companies sending you boxes will take them back for reuse. Reuse gift bags and tissue paper, and consider using paper gift wrap.

In East Yorkshire, Hull and Lincolnshire, there are 11 different council areas, each with different coloured recycling bins – and some still using bags. Lincolnshire County Council is urging ...

Plastic bags and films can’t be recycled in a traditional curbside recycling bin, but there are still many opportunities for local residents to recycle these single-use plastics. A report ...