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If you must wrap a present, use uncoated and unadorned paper to make your present look nice. Gift wrap that has flecks of shimmer and shine from foil and glitter is nearly impossible to recycle. And shiny gift wrap in ...Read More

Plant-based meat alternatives are all the rage now, and they can be found as vegetarian and vegan options at popular fast-food restaurants. You might wonder if these protein alternatives also are better for the environment...Read More

LED lightbulbs are supposed to last for years, if not decades; so why do so many burn out quickly? Other than poor manufacturing, the most common reason is that the lightbulb has been paired with an incompatible dimming ...Read More

The electronics retailer Best Buy has made it a mission to collection as much e-waste as possible for recycling -- so much so, Best Buy has recycled nearly 3 billion pounds of personal electronics and appliances. The ...Read More

It’s not just bottled water that’s part of the single-use plastic problem; it’s cleaning products, too. It’s estimated nearly 2.5 billion plastic bottles that once held laundry detergent, dishwashing soap and ...Read More

Even though they look like paperboard, ice cream containers are not commonly recycled. They are composed of layers of plastic and paperboard, and it’s nearly impossible for recyclers to separate the materials for ...Read More