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 ...

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 ...

The holidays might be a time of wonder and fun, family trips and get-togethers and loads of memories. But there's a down side: They tend to produce a lot of waste, too. Here are some tips for ...

Most people think wrapping paper is just that, paper. However, when it comes to recycling, that’s not the case. Many types of Christmas gift wrapping paper can’t be recycled. Rules on what kinds of ...

Shopping is fun, but wrapping can be even better if you really get into the art of it. From DIY gift toppers to creative ways to make your own wrapping paper, we've got the holidays all wrapped up ...

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.