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.

For all their importance to global supply chains, logistics activities generate considerable amounts of waste. In response to this reality, companies are pursuing new technologies to reduce the ...

McMaster University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. McMaster University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Food insecurity is one of humanity’s most ...

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 ...

It sounds incredible but estimates show that almost one billion meals go waste daily. A UNEP report reveals that 20% of this food is simply thrown away. And, approximately one-third of the food ...

The global food industry is grappling with a significant challenge: the underutilization of agricultural by-products, which leads to excessive waste and lost opportunities for sustainability. Among ...