The annual awards recognize the state’s sustainability superheroes—the people, nonprofits, institutions and businesses that make Maine a greener place for all living creatures who call it home.
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How-to: Recycle correctly
We can’t be the only one who has ever stood in our kitchen, gripping a random item in midair as we wondered, can this be recycled? This very morning, we opened a large tub of yogurt, peeled off its round of interior protective foil and hesitated – trash? Recyclable? We want to do the right […]
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Homegrown: Warm up this winter with a chocolatey Maine treat
Baby, it’s cold outside – so how about a cup of hot drinking chocolate to ward off those below-zero temperatures?
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Versatile Rex begonias come in many varieties
They’re beautiful even this time of year without foliage, thanks to lovely leaves.
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To accept the challenge of eating local food, stay flexible
Substituting what farmers and fishermen have available makes a more lasting impact on the food system.
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Two more plants from Johnny’s Selected Seeds in Winslow earn accolades
All-America Selections and the Perennial Plant Association announce this year’s award-winning plants.
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Learning to shed stuff, like losing weight, makes you feel lighter
Decluttering can become a habit that’s good for you and for the environment.
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Kindness to the rescue after fire forces Maine farmers to regroup
Heather and Doug Donahue rely on friends and neighbors after a December blaze destroys parts of Balfour Farm in Pittsfield.
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Homegrown: Spice up your New Year’s drinks
These sugar cubes infused with bitters are a simple way to add pizzazz.
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Pros and cons for planting native plants
If doing what is best for the environment is foremost to you, the answer is clear: Grow seed-grown natives in the soil that existed in your garden before your home was even built.