If you’re going to truck in fruit from afar, use every last bit. And then make some glorious scones.
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A survey found plenty of tiny pieces of plastic in Casco Bay. What that means still isn’t clear
The Friends of Casco Bay assessment identifies microplastics in four distinct regions. But none of the microbeads banned in Maine in 2015 showed up.
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Homegrown: Pay homage to the Patriots in a more subtle – and sustainable – way
The Double Dip Dinghy reflects the New England landscape and holds your hot dip, too.
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Maine native Cooper Van Vranken is studying fisheries in Denmark
There might be a lesson about Maine shrimp in data about its cousins in the North Sea.
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Try asparagus from seed rather than the usual roots
It takes a year longer to grow, but it will save money.
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Let’s rein in social media for the most vulnerable – our kids
It’s much better to engage young people in projects to benefit others and the earth.
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Homegrown: Decorate your house with 120-year-old wood from a Maine lake
Timberchic is reclaiming wood from Quakish Lake, near Millinocket.
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Cats eating your prized plants? Offer cat grass as an alternative
Many garden centers sell growing cat grass at this time of year.
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Mussels are shells of their former selves, but with so much to offer
Here are a few ideas for repurposing the empty shells for dinner.
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Adult ed, recycling tours: How to school yourself in sustainability
Mainers can take a class in Lewiston about electric cars, check out the ecomaine facility, or get a helping hand from the Natural Resources Council of Maine – just to name a few resources.