Many of us don't give too much thought to what we put ... So, take note: These are the items you should never throw in the garbage. Reader's Digest spoke with several experts to pinpoint the ...

It’s true that lava is hot enough to burn up some of our trash. When Kilauea erupted on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2018, the lava flows were hotter than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,100 Celsius).

Carrot peelings, apple cores, and other food scraps don’t need to go in the trash. Most types of food waste can be chucked into compost bins and transformed into a nutrient-rich compost for your ...

The City of Tulsa is asking people to not throw away electronics with self-contained batteries in their trash or recycling bin because it is dangerous. The City said a cell phone that was thrown ...

With novel technologies, this situation could very well change, but for now, most plastics should be thrown in the trash, Kinnaman says – though he cautions that his “provocative results ...

"The most important thing when it comes to battery safety is don't throw them in the trash, and don't throw them in your regular recycling," said Jon Monger, director of the county's Department of ...