More than 40 million iPhones could become obsolete in the next two years. e-Cycle wants to make sure they don’t end up in landfills.

Some really cool and unusual mailbox designs — all of them made with recycled and repurposed items!

Your resource for all things recycling this holiday season.

Tree-hugging Christmas traditionalists will love these suggestions that are big on reuse and kind to Mother Nature.

Saimir Strati really has nailed the art of recycling everyday items on a truly grand scale!

No need to buy new when you can reuse what you already have!

Skip the traditional wrapping paper and opt for something reusable.

CFLs (compact florescent light bulbs) contain mercury. If these bulbs break or are thrown in the garbage, the mercury that is released can be very dangerous. Most Home Depot locations can recycle CFLs; check with your local store to be sure it accepts used CFLs for recycling. You can also find a CFL drop-off location [...]

Automotive products such as gasoline, antifreeze and motor oil contain cadmium and lead. If these products aren’t properly disposed of, they could get into water supplies and put animals and humans in danger. Check with your local Firestone or Advance Auto Parts to inquire about used motor oil recycling. Or, you can search for an [...]

Rechargeable and disposable batteries both include toxins. Mercury, cadmium and sulfuric acid (in car batteries) can be harmful if they are simply dumped in the waste bin. Many Best Buy, Office Depot and Staples locations accept rechargeable batteries for recycling. Single-use batteries may be a bit more tricky to recycle. Try mailing batteries to EcoLights [...]

While lead- and oil-based paints are toxic and should be taken to a hazardous waste facility, latex paint is recyclable. If you’re confused if your paint is recyclable, check the EPA guidelines for assistance. A number of latex paint manufacturers accept unused paint for recycling. Most paint gets recycled into new latex paint, while the [...]

Old plastic bottles have been remade into these stylish holiday gifts.