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Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.

Recyclepalooza 2026, held April 18 at McCormick Place in Chicago, lived up to its lofty title. A staggering 23,560 pounds (11.78 tons) of e-waste was collected, as well as 140 pounds of batteries and ...

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Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Composting is a simple, reliable, ...