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.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 12, 2025 / The concept of Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) has gained momentum across industries as organizations look for practical ways to reduce ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

"Target Zero" is a part of the company's ongoing sustainability efforts. As the world aims to figure out ways to live and shop more sustainably, Target is adding to those efforts with one of its ...

Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...

Environmental activists have for years pressed Amazon to reduce the plastic used in shipping more than 20 million packages daily. Amazon's latest sustainability report shows that the company is ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic fragments less than five millimeters in diameter, have infiltrated nearly every corner of modern life. From the air we breathe to the water we drink and the food we consume ...

The holiday season often generates significant waste. Between excessive packaging, wrapping paper scraps, and more bundles of generic personal care and beauty items lining shelves than you can count, ...

Is Philadelphia willing to fix our trash woes? It's time to weigh in on the next four years of trash and recycling services ...