While it's perfectly acceptable to recycle your empty (and clean!) jars, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to not ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies ...

We’ve all had that dilemma: what to do with a half-empty jar of peanut butter once you get around to cleaning the fridge? Here are some recipes to help, from freezer fudge to s’mores.

We bet we know the culprits: almost-empty jars of various pastes ... When you put your half-used jar of pesto back in the fridge, do what you can to preserve what’s left.

And if your place is anything like mine, they usually get tossed in the garage for hubby to recycle them for screws, nails or bolts. Yes, I know. It’s a glamorous suburban life I lead.