Christmas is over, but the remnants – stacks of cardboard boxes, bags of sparkly wrapping paper and maybe one or two broken ornaments – remain. Though it's easy to toss these items into the garbage, ...

Recycle your Christmas tree through curbside pick-up, drop-off centers, or mulching programs. Repurpose trees for erosion barriers, fish feeders, or bird sanctuaries in your yard. Avoid trashing or ...