With the packages unwrapped and the new year looming, thoughts of a clean start have Triangle residents looking to recycle the trappings of Christmas gifts and decorations. Each local community ...

Christmas is over — and in its wake has left a lot of debris. From a mountain of wrapping paper to broken string lights, holiday cards and Christmas trees, the holiday aftermath raises many questions ...

For many, opening presents is a beloved holiday tradition. But the festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons that adorn gifts can be costly for the environment. Paper in general “has environmental ...

EUGENE, Ore. (KVAL) — Now that your family has ripped open all of their presents, you might be wondering about recycling. Here are some do's and don'ts to keep in mind for a green holiday season.

Opening presents together with loved ones is often a joyous part of the holiday season, but it can also create a lot of extra waste. With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, ...

SEATTLE — ‘Tis the season for gift-giving! But did you know we create a lot of waste just by simply wrapping gifts? In fact, wrapping paper makes up 2.3 million pounds of waste in landfills. Jane Park ...

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most wasteful. Wrapping paper, gift bags, packaging and cards can pile up quickly during the holiday season, so we ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Is wrapping paper recyclable? Do you have to get every last bit of tinsel off the tree before it heads for the chipper? Do bows and ribbons go in the trash? Here's what recycling ...

If you're surrounded by endless wrapping paper, festive bows and Christmas cards this holiday, it's important to note proper recycling protocols – especially for paper products, the most recycled ...