Gothamist

Drug Agents Seize $2 Million Worth Of Cocaine Hidden In Candy Wrappers In Queens

A drug bust in Queens on Wednesday netted cops and drug enforcement agents $2 million worth of cocaine cleverly concealed in individually-wrapped Mini Bum candy wrappers. According to a press release ...
WPBF

‘Unwrap the Waves’ initiative this Halloween to dispose of candy wrappers

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON. WITH HALLOWEEN A FEW DAYS AWAY, YOU MAY BE WONDERING WHAT’S AN ECO FRIENDLY WAY TO GET RID OF ALL THOSE CANDY WRAPPERS? FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVER JOINS US ...
Inhabitat

Fun and creative ideas for upcycling leftover candy wrappers

If you look at candy wrappers as nothing more than food waste, it’s time to get the creative juices flowing! While you’re busy noshing on a chewy Starburst, enjoying a bite of dark chocolate with a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Take a Peek Inside the Candy Wrapper Museum

Candy Wrapper Museum curator Darlene Lacey was 15 when she started collecting for her "roadside attraction." Building the online museum has led to all kinds of surprises—including being sent a Necco ...
Business Insider

THEN AND NOW: What 12 candy bars looked like when they were first released

Since the mid-1800s, confectioners have been shelling out millions of candy bars a year to satisfy the sweet tooths of fans all around the world. The majority of classic confections have gone through ...