Fortunately, the recycling rate for paper and paper products in the U.S. is high: more than 60 percent was recycled in 2009, according to the solid waste report. However, there is always room for ...

Wrapping paper doesn't make sense, even if you reuse it or recycle it. So, how's a gift giver to keep the element of surprise? Here are a few eco-friendly ideas.

Once all the excitement subsides on Christmas morning, the daunting task of wrangling up mounds of wrapping paper becomes an immediate priority. That festive waste has to go somewhere, and more ...

How To Recycle Paper Most curbside recycling programs accept paper, but check to be sure. Look for drop-off locations as well. In general, if you can tear the paper, it can be recycled.

So, in honor of Earth Day, we sat down and straightened out just what can be recycled — and how! — so we can all avoid future mistakes and better support our local recycling efforts. You can find all ...

Recycling holiday wrapping paper and other gift wrap is actually harder than just separating your paper from your plastics.

In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

While most carboard is easily ready to be recycled, other items such as wrapping paper, bows and ribbons are not.

How to Make Money Recycling Paper. If you're considering making money by recycling paper, there are a few steps you can take to increase your success and your revenue. The steps for starting a ...

Recycle holiday lights with local drop-off locations Woodman said standard wrapping paper can be put in your recycling bin, as long as it does not have foil or plastic, along with cardboard packaging.