Merry Christmas and happy holidays! As joyful as the season is, it comes with a massive waste problem, especially from non-recyclable Christmas wrapping paper. The Hidden Environmental Cost of Gift Wrap Every December, millions of households unknowingly send vast amounts of wrapping paper straight to landfill. In the U.S. alone, 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper are thrown away each year, much of it during Christmas.

More and more households are turning to air fryers for quick, healthy, and energy-efficient cooking. But few realize the hidden environmental cost of cleaning them. Eco-friendly cooking starts with smarter choices Did you know that, according to the US Geological Survey, hand-washing dishes can waste up to 7 liters of water per minute? And when it comes to cleaning greasy air fryer baskets, the environmental cost adds up fast: hot water, harsh detergents, and energy-int

Toluene is a volatile organic solvent widely used in industrial applications such as paint, adhesives, and chemical coatings. In the context of baking paper, it may be used to dissolve and apply synthetic resins or anti-stick agents that give the paper its heat resistance and non-stick properties. While technically effective, this practice raises serious concerns when it comes to food safety.

PFAS (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals commonly used to make packaging resistant to grease, water, and heat. They’re found in everyday items like fast-food wrappers, baking paper, and takeout containers. While they may seem harmless, PFAS pose serious risks to both human health and the environment.