To that end, I am faithful about placing my recyclable waste items—plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, cans, paper and cardboard—into my recycling bin every week and lugging them down ...

ELIMINATES SHARP LID EDGES: This electric can opener cuts cans along the side for smooth, touchable lids. The lid can be re-used to store leftover canned food in the refrigerator OPENS POP-TOP AND ...

Do you know how to recycle? The rules for what can be recycled vary by city, and it can be challenging to keep up with all the requirements and instructions. A reader recently asked The Sacramento ...

A coroner's inquest will be held next week in Kimmirut, Nunavut, looking into a death that happened six years ago. The territory's chief coroner gave notice of the inquest on Tuesday. It will examine ...

All those old trophies you used to be proud of that you haven't seen in a minute can be upcycled into one of the coolest home ...

From jams to sauces, there are so many different things we buy that come in jars. The glass containers are handy, and the lids are durable and reusable, so after the sauce is gone and the last bit of ...

We tested a dozen pieces from glass and plastic sets to find lids that wouldn’t leak, plastic that wouldn’t stain, and glass that wouldn’t shatter, and we found that most of what’s out ...

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Plastic waste is a growing concern for many households, especially when everyday items like coffee can lids can't be recycled in certain areas. In a Reddit post, a consumer called out their problem of ...

Recycling glass jars involves melting them down and reshaping them into new jars or various glass items. This method conserves raw materials and energy while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.