“Daddy, why did the lady give you money?” asked my daughter Marie back when she was 5. We had just crossed a toll bridge and Marie was trying to make sense of the transaction at the booth. I would’ve liked to answer: “Don’t you know? THIS is where money comes from. Whenever grownups run low on...

It was midnight. Three other fathers and I were sitting around a campfire, talking, drinking illicit beer and staring into the flames. We were on a YMCA Adventure Guides camp-out. Our kids were asleep in the cabin, their marshmallow-smeared faces glued to their pillows. Out by the fire one of the guys...

Dear EarthTalk:  I work for an office equipment company selling copiers, fax machines, computers and printers. Each year new models come out making old ones obsolete. As a result, we have loads of trade-ins with nowhere to go. What can we do with this old equipment? — Jeff P., Worcester,...

Food waste is a huge issue in America, especially in light of the growing divide between the profligate rich and the hungry poor. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Loss Project, we throw away more than 25 percent—some 25.9 million tons—of all the food we produce for domestic sale...

These fabulous appetizers have a great Southwest flair.   Bite-sized and delicious, they’re sure to disappear from your serving tray in no time! Hands-On Time: 5 minutes Ready In: 5 minute Yield: 8-12 servings Ingredients 1 bag Tostitos® Scoops!® 1 can refried beans 1/2 lb cooked taco seasoned...