This week’s Craft Corner project is a combination of a couple of columns we’ve done in the past: making homemade envelopes out of recycled calendars and creating gift boxes from patterns. Our paper ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The presents are open, the toys are out of their boxes and now, you have a big pile of trash ready to go out on the curb and into recycling bins. But take a closer look at your ...

If unwrapping gifts is your favorite part of the holidays, experts say the cleanup is a great time to practice recycling, giving back and reducing waste. Here are some tips and tricks.

You likely bought tissue paper to wrap gifts, but it can often be reused for the same purpose. Add used sheets to paper gift ...

U.S. paper mills hope to take advantage of the “Amazon effect” this holiday season and recycle a glut of used cardboard boxes into new paper products. U.S. paper mills hope to take advantage of the ...

Did you know that you can’t recycle many kinds of wrapping paper or Christmas decorations? But don’t worry, there’s plenty of ...

'Tis the season to save your toilet paper rolls and paper towel rolls. They make convenient—and free—little gift boxes. Dressed up with a holiday tag (free printable available at the link below) or ...

Turn used gift wrap into something crafty, enliven boring storage, or use it as packing material. Here's how get more use out of your wrapping paper.

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By downloading the Recycle Coach app, you will be able to obtain your curbside collection schedule, sign up for alerts, and ...