The hidden environmental cost of your free holiday returns

Millions of Americans make free online returns each year, contributing to greenhouse-gas emissions - and many items end up in landfills

Millions of Americans will head to the post office this month, unwanted holiday gifts in hand. But while it may be convenient to return that ugly sweater from your mom, that ease comes at a huge cost to the environment.

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