You've mastered paper, glass and plastic. But on this Earth Day, you're wondering where to best ditch those old Christmas lights, antiquated cellphones, half-used paint cans, alkaline batteries, scorpion brooch and microwave. Surely not the trash. We've got answers.

Here's how he does it in the key of sustainability.

The Barbara Bush Rose.

He has high hopes for a new larkspur and debates how to allot tight garden space.

Allison Humeniuk's handmade soaps and cosmetics are inspired by the Victorian and Edwardian eras, but leave out the bad stuff.

A trip to France inspires our garden columnist to get these spicy radishes in the ground.

But can Maine's locally grown and milled flours work in their stead?

Central Maine Meats, open barely three years, held promise for the local food economy.

Jack Lilley's basket illusion vases are works of art.

He's the executive director of the Royal River Conservation Trust.

This also helps move the state toward adopting more comprehensive legislation.

Start now with spring.

Its office hits a new standard for green building that's positively biophilic.

Spring produce is around the corner, but until it gets here, stick with the kale and friends.

A handful of farmers and scientists from around the country met in Vermont late last month to create the standards for the new program.

This is a good way to go if you want dinner on the table in less than half an hour.

Rejected by his mother, Nugget has been bottle-fed, babied and schlepped around town by his owners from Toddy Pond Farm.

For starters, expect to replant once every five years or so.

The houseplant, which thrives in high humidity, also produces flowers – but it's typically grown for its vibrant leaves.

The University of Maine economics student grew up in Montville, with a woodsy upbringing that helped him learn to appreciate nature.

Neal Foley of Waldoboro crafts beautiful pieces from sustainably harvested wood.

Our columnist makes Easter dinner to find out.

Farmers and experts cite increased competition and convenience as major factors in the downturn of CSAs.

Our annual awards recognize the individuals, nonprofits, businesses and institutions that are acting right here in Maine to safeguard this state’s spectacular natural environment.

About 6 percent of the state's nearly 500 municipalities have enacted local ordinances.