Good riddance to that pack of chicken thighs you never got around to making for dinner, and the single-serve yogurts that seemed like a good idea at the time. Those browning bananas on the counter?

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.

After two years of droughts in Missouri, hay supplies are low, with many producers feeding hay during the summer months and lacking the pasture growth to get the tonnage comparable to previous year’s ...

Refilling a bottle instead of throwing it away has become a popular way for people to reduce waste — a small, tangible action in response to larger environmental problems. At UCF Celebrates the Arts, ...

In today’s fast-paced world, placing the right products in the right stores is more crucial than ever. However, structural waste in the supply chain leads to significant financial losses and ...

Today marks America Recycles Day, dedicated to promoting recycling and waste reduction across the country. Yet, as we celebrate, it’s worth asking: How effective is recycling, really? Despite decades ...

Achieving a zero waste office is possible with these effective tips. Learn how adopting sustainable practices can lead to significant environmental benefits.

Trang Nguyen receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and the Australian Government. Jack Hetherington receives funding from the End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...