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.

Fruits and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet, but they can be particularly subject to waste of various types. The produce industry is actively seeking to minimize those losses The US Food ...

With food prices climbing 28% since 2019, keeping groceries fresh and reducing waste has become *** top priority for many families. So let's talk about some simple yet effective hacks to make your ...

As Colorado aims to hit ambitious climate action goals, local communities, including those along the Western Slope, are helping build momentum. Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG Foundation’s annual State of ...

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 ...

Recycle has been a buzz word for quite some time, and it’s now become a way of life as more communities say they recognize the need to find sustainable ways to reduce waste and recycle more to protect ...

Analyst Insight: By optimizing forecasting, replenishment, and logistics, artificial intelligence helps grocers reduce excess stock, spoilage, and unnecessary transport — all of which cut costs and ...

A recent study led by NYSP2I revealed that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (the Port Authority) currently keeps 59 percent of waste out of landfills—but that figure could rise to 75 ...

José Manuel Cabrero receives funding from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, the European Regional Development Fund, and the Biodiversity Foundation of the Spanish Ministry for the ...