Where Can I Wednesday

What do the numbers on those plastics ACTUALLY mean? We explain. “I was once told that, with single-stream recycling such as we have in Philadelphia, any plastic container that has a number in a triangle, any number, can be recycled. ...

Changing our individual habits is a great start toward helping the environment, but it is not the ultimate solution. Climate change is a systemic issue that requires collective action. There is power in numbers. If we want to see a...

Car seats are a necessity if you’re driving around with a baby on board. As your tyke grows up, you’ll be switching out seats until they’ve grown tall enough to no longer need one. Car seats often end up in...

I was just wondering if the hard plastic milk crates that pint cartons of milk, iced tea and such come in, can be recycled? – JUGS’ trying to figure it out Plastic containers come in a large variety of shapes...

Here’s a Reader Question for Where Can I Wednesday: What are your thoughts on biodegradable trash bags? I read somewhere that they’re useless in landfills because they don’t have the opportunity to break down?? I compost and recycle, but wondering if there’s any way...

Prom season is approaching, and teens are scrambling to find the perfect date and perfect dress for that special night. One of our readers asked: Do you know of any organizations that are collecting prom dresses in the Philadelphia area?...

Recently after I incorporated the Konmari method into my life, I immediately turned my house inside-out to determine what items I had that sparked joy. As I looked through the things I owned, I noticed how childhood items had been...

Here’s a question from one of our readers that came in via email: “I shred my personal documents in a paper shredder, which collects in a plastic bag. Since you’re not supposed to put plastic bags in the bin, should...

OK, ok. So we previously gave a guide on how to recycle used clothes (including reusing old clothes as rags, etc.) With more clothing donation and recycling programs popping up, it’s time that we revisit this topic. (Plus, tidying up...