Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Whistler’s Zero Waste Action Plan sets a target to reduce landfill waste to 80 per cent of 2019 levels by 2030. Progress has ...

In addition to incorporating more fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet and streamlining your grocery budget, another critical aspect of food shopping is proper storage and maximizing shelf life.

Ever wondered what happens to the recyclables you carefully sort and place in your bin? For years, recycling has been a crucial part of our efforts to reduce waste and protect the environment. However ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Loved ones unite with two common goals during the holidays. The first is to spend time with one another, and the second is to eat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

According to Greenpeace, only 9% of the world's plastic gets recycled. Instead, plastic waste continues to collect in our landfills and in our oceans. Other than recycling, the only way to reduce ...

PARK CITY, Utah — On an average day at Recycle Utah, about 400 people drive through to dispose of their glass, cardboard and harder-to-recycle items, like electronics and Styrofoam. But the Park City ...

Tracking food waste can save you hundreds — maybe even thousands — of dollars a year. Here are some expert tips for how to eat what you buy and buy only what you will eat. Three-quarters of a red ...

Before EyeSustain, sustainability efforts in ophthalmology were fragmented and isolated.That is what David F. Chang, MD, told ...

You've probably seen it before—leftover food that could have been used, just being thrown away at a restaurant. It happens more often than you think. Every year, restaurants generate millions of tons ...