How many times have you picked up an empty food container and tossed it in the recycling bin without a second thought? Since they seem like trash, it's what most people do. Yet, you could also ...

pantry shelf littered with bags of pasta and seeds - Leka Sergeeva/Shutterstock There's no shame in it — almost everyone has at least one cupboard or pantry shelf inundated with mostly empty packages ...

Recycling packaging may seem like an eco friendly choice, but it's not always the best idea. Here's what to watch out for when reusing certain containers. Once the margarine is finished or the ice ...