The ones I have seen so far are expensive. They seem to be marketed as design features or to those who wish to affirm their commitment to the environment. I have heard that there is some problem with color retention in the... (3 replies, last updated by MakingSense July 10, 2007)

i have heard that the kind of paper containers that hold milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and ice cream are NOT recyclable because they contain some kind of wax coating. can any one confirm this?? and does anyone know:... (2 replies, last updated by Jen76 August 19, 2009)

to be made of cardboard, but has metal on the ends, so I’m not even sure if I’d put it in with my paper or my cans and bottles. In these parts, the half-gallon containers used for milk, juice, etc., and also juice... (12 replies, last updated by John Manzo July 4, 2009)

Is there a difference between parchment paper and waxed paper? Can waxed paper be used to line a cookie sheet? I have always used parchment paper instead. (53 replies, last updated by jen kalb September 14, 2009)

Make spring rolls with the leftover stuff...use Thai rice paper, and fry rolls. (6 replies, last updated by rexmo December 26, 2005)

I have a storage bin in my mud room and we recycle the following: Newspapers, magazines, cans, bottles, paper bags, pizza boxes, styrofoam containers, packaging from boxed foods, shampoo bottles, mouthwash bottles, milk cartons,... (53 replies, last updated by opehlia payne June 12, 2009)

separate things. If I forget my bags, I ask for paper, then when I recycle my newspapers, I put them into the paper bag, therefore it gets recycled as well. I also, whenever possible, just take the goods without a bag. (131 replies, last updated by TampaAurora July 24, 2008)

I have heard that many types of paper, including paper towels, contain recycled pulp, which may contain metal fragments. This can cause localized superheating sufficient to start a fire. Link: http (3 replies, last updated by TR July 1, 2002)

in a dye-free brown paper bag, breast side up, fold the edge under the turkey, put it all inside a roasting pan, and roast as long as needed for weight of bird. I always got the best quality bird available & had good results. No... (11 replies, last updated by Neta November 19, 2002)

guess the idea is that the pan should not be cooking the pastry, the heat of the oven should? Maybe it was the quality of the parchment paper? I was using a “green” brand that was recycled. Maybe that was better though... (37 replies, last updated by foodsmith January 16, 2009)

I am writing a paper for my writing professor on the homogenization of ethnic cuisine in the United States, with a particular focus on Italian food. I am exploring if this homogenization is creating subsets of ethnic cuisine (ex:... (113 replies, last updated by ekammin August 25, 2007)

Hey there, I was just wondering for small to medium purchases, at grocery stores, whether you have the choice in T.O. Me, I usually pick paper here in nordic Europe, because of its better recycling properties. I think I’ll... (18 replies, last updated by gps_shag December 1, 2007)

in places that don’t recycle water? That’s just silly. I can eat off a paper plate, but perhaps I should bring my own cutlery, which doesn’t necessarily have to have hundreds of gallons of 400 degree water... (27 replies, last updated by foodie_wannabe March 10, 2008)

: http://www.foodservicedirect.com/product.cfm/p/81394/901-ECO68-Dollarwise-Everyday-tail-Suggestion-Placemat-10-x-14-in-Printed-on-Recycled-Paper.htm (3 replies, last updated by pâté chinois November 17, 2008)

I’ve recently bought 2 types of parchment. The first is standard issue Wilton white silicon coated parchment, the second comes in an earthy box ( i think it’s recycled paper) and has a light brown paper bag color.... (3 replies, last updated by gansu girl February 11, 2008)