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.

In the face of Skokie’s average temperature having already risen 1.13 degree F in the past four decades, according to a study, the Skokie Village Board voted unanimously on Monday, Nov. 21 to adopt a ...

The shift towards lighter, simpler and more recyclable packaging is reshaping how products are protected, transported and ...

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. World Cup beer sales are ...

WINONA — Every day Minnesota schools fill our children's heads with knowledge and our landfills with trash. About a half-million pounds of worksheets, paper towels, milk cartons, glue bottles, ...

Oshkosh’s all-electric garbage and recycling vehicle is outfitted with AI that can identify load hazards and tell if recycling bins have been contaminated with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport launched its first Oscar Sort recycling stations on Wednesday to guide travelers on how to dispose ...