Sorting out answers at Staten Island’s giant paper pulp vat and the massive sifter in Brooklyn — including why seeing metal thrown in the trash makes one waste expert “weak in the knees.” ...

How often you wash towels also depends on how they're dried after usage. If towels find themselves on the floor, the lack of air circulation will cause bacteria to grow quickly. To prolong the life of ...

The first step in making DIY unpaper towels is selecting the right fabric. Cotton flannel is perfect due to its absorbency ...

There are myriad reasons to ditch the use of paper towels at home. Beyond the environmental factors of deforestation, lack of recyclability and waste, they also can be dirty. Even if you make the ...

"Such a great idea!!" Woman shares clever hack to never spend a dime on paper towels: 'I always do this' first appeared on ...

King County had rolled out a yearlong pilot program to close the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill near Maple Valley on weekends.

We spoke to experts for ways to put those old towels to new uses. Whether you're into crafting, gardening, or simply looking for a way to reduce waste, you'll find plenty of creative uses for old ...

One solution is to use old rags, washcloths, or cut-up T-shirts as napkins and paper towels. Some reusable options are ...

This simple hack can save money on buying trash bags while reducing landfill plastics. According to Statista, Americans used ...