Though you may have good intentions, not all takeout containers are easily recyclable. These are the six types you're better off tossing in the trash.

Alongside cars, elevators, and antibiotics, it's hard for many folks to imagine their daily lives without the convenient luxury of a microwave oven. Although a microwave is marvelous for melting, ...

French fry container with fries in the microwave - Levent Konuk/Shutterstock When reheating leftovers, it can be tempting to leave the food in the cardboard box when you pop it in the microwave.

Most to-go containers are recyclable, but whether or not you can toss them in your recycling bin will depend on what they're made from, what materials your local recycler accepts, and if they're ...

Moving day typically means one thing: a mountain of cardboard boxes that end up crushed, soggy or destined for the landfill. But a growing number of St. Louis residents are ...