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Do you have a lot of cardboard boxes from a recent move, and you’re unsure what to do with them? You can recycle them in almost any curbside recycling program, but you can do something good with them, too. Charities like...Read More

When you rinse out a steel or tin can for recycling, you might wonder: Is the lid recyclable? The answer is yes, since it is made from the same material as the body of the can. But before you add it to your recyclables, ...Read More

Do you want to add houseplants to help beautify your home and purify the air? One option is to buy them at your local florist or home improvement center; another option is to get them totally free. The website Freecycle is...Read More

Have an old fur coat in the closet? You can put it to good use to help wild animals in need. The nonprofit animal advocacy organization Born Free runs the Fur for the Animals Campaign, which uses old fur coats (and hats ...Read More

Everyone loses socks. So what do you do with the stray single sock you have left? Don't toss it -- you can reuse it around the house! Fill a sock with cedar shavings, tying it off at the top; since socks are porous, the ...Read More

Cardboard is a highly desired and easily recyclable item that can be recycled around 5 to 7 times before the fibers lose their strength. One way to extend the life of cardboard boxes is to find a few extra-strong ones and ...Read More