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MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is offering tips to help people save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe ahead of the holiday season. “We ...

From fridges to vapes, Scott breaks down what counts as e-waste, what’s inside it, and why small electronics in drawers are a ...

At a New Hampshire facility, agricultural plastics are compacted together. Photo courtesy Guy Crosby/CNS Camryn Woods is a reporter with the Community News Service, part of the University of Vermont’s ...

You toss that greasy pizza box into the recycling bin. You feel good about it. You're helping the planet, right? Well, here's the thing. That simple act might actually be making things worse.

Some items recycle easily: Milk jugs, plastic clamshell containers (depending on where you live), clean aluminum foil, and plastic water bottles with the caps on. Common recycling mistakes: Plastic ...

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Most consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed.