A: Let’s start with the new ones, F.S. I like to remind readers that “recycle” comes last in the “3 Rs” (reduce, reuse, recycle) for a reason. Reducing the amount of waste we generate to begin with is ...

Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers. Sometimes the glass has an attractive, smoky hue or a fancy lid that would fit right in on your bathroom counter.

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If you have an ever-growing collection of candles accumulating in your home, you’re not alone. With so many scents for different seasons, occasions, and moods, there’s always some extra temptation to ...

Q: I seem to remember that you said not to throw glass (windows, glasses, bowls, table tops, etc.) into the recycling bin. Is this correct and, if so, how do we depose of these items? A: You ...

LORTON, Va. — In many areas that don't require residents to separate their recyclables, glass bottles and jars are going to landfills instead of recycling centers. That's because the glass breaks, ...