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A Glendale Heights startup that allows customers to design and order custom gift tissue paper scored an investment on “Shark Tank,” striking an equity and royalty deal for $150,000 with Kevin O’Leary.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Keeping yourself off the naughty list can be tricky. Here's help, at least when it comes to recycling. There are items on the naughty list you would never think should be there: ...

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most wasteful. Wrapping paper, gift bags, packaging and cards can pile up quickly during the holiday season, so we ...