Sustainability

6 articles

A vast mountain of plastic pantry packaging overflowing from a shelf, symbolizing the environmental impact of consumer goods.
Pantry

What are the environmental footprints of pantry packaging materials?

Between 2000 and 2023, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, the world's top three beverage companies, collectively generated an estimated 138 million metric tons of plastic.

Isabela Costa·September 3, 2026
An exquisite, artfully arranged plant-based dish served at Il Mirto, highlighting the intersection of luxury and sustainable gastronomy.
Wellness

Il Mirto's Michelin Green Star Signals Luxury's Sustainable Dining Shift

"Il Mirto" has made history as the first restaurant on the island to earn a Michelin Green Star, a prestigious nod to sustainability ( Botaniarelais , smartertravel.

Maya Lin·August 18, 2026
Futuristic kitchen in 2026 featuring advanced, eco-friendly food storage containers with a backdrop of lush greenery.
Shopping

The reality of eco-friendly food storage in 2026

A new EU-funded project, EcoFoil, is developing a food storage film designed to slash the use of chemicals in food preservation by an astonishing 95%.

Isabela Costa·August 13, 2026
Chef serving a gourmet dish across a counter in an upscale restaurant, symbolizing the shift to counter service in fine dining.
Restaurants

Fine Dining Shifts to Counter Service for Sustainability

Washington D.C.'s Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat just launched Rye Bunny, a counter-service spot, specifically to give staff competitive wages, PTO, and healthcare, Eater reports. This isn't just a new

Santiago Vargas·June 23, 2026
A visually striking image showing a grocery store aisle with vibrant food next to overflowing trash cans, symbolizing the paradox of consumer choices and food waste.
Culture

Sustainable Food: The Paradox of Consumer Choices and Waste

In 2018, more food was sent to landfills in the United States than any other single material in our everyday trash, a sobering statistic that highlights the sheer volume of discarded edibles.

Isabela Costa·June 17, 2026
Elegant glass bedside carafe filled with water on a wooden table in a luxurious bedroom, evoking a 5-star hotel feel.
Travel

Bedside carafes bring 5-star hotel feel to homes

Sales of elegant bedside water carafes for home use skyrocketed by 150% in the past year!

Santiago Vargas·June 11, 2026