The program, called "The Peanut Hotline," involves local businesses accepting plastic peanuts for reuse. The store will accept clean plastic peanuts from local residents to reuse in outgoing shipping ...

Packing peanuts are, of course, the incredibly annoying bits of foam used to protect breakables. Once a packing peanut becomes attracted to you by static cling, it's your friend for life. I'm not ...

Correction: A Trademarked term was added when USA TODAY posted the article in an earlier version of this story. The story has been updated to reflect the term used by the Statesman Journal. SALEM, Ore ...

More recycled plastic, glass and paper will be used in everyday products — from trash bags to beer bottles — under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday. The law also prohibits the sale of ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The holiday season is often filled with gift giving, and with gifts, come extra trash. The DNR is encouraging you to reduce and recycle more waste during the holiday season.