Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For all its cheer, Christmas can also generate a considerable amount of waste - from wrapping paper and Christmas trees and fairy ...

The holidays are a special time of joy and giving - and a special time for generating trash. In the US alone, the amount of waste generated between Thanksgiving Day and New Year's Day is 25% to 43% ...

Decorating for Christmas is a timeless tradition that families look forward to during the holiday season. While bright string lights of multiple colors are a beautiful way to kick off the holidays, ...

This holiday season, try giving the planet a present as well — recycling as much of your Christmas aftermath you can. According to Stanford, Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving ...

While preparing to celebrate holidays this season, think in advance about what you're wrapping, giving 4and throwing away to keep the amount of holiday trimmings out of the trash. Americans throw away ...

When you are ready to be rid of your real Christmas tree, you can give it a second life. Recycling programs turn trees into mulch to be used in public parks and trails. Wake County has several ...

MADISON - Before you toss a wad of wrapping paper into the recycling bin or some old batteries into the trash this year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking you to consider if that ...

Now that Christmas is past, you might be looking at your limited storage space and wondering what to do with the old lights that didn't go on the Christmas tree or all those leftover gift bags.