sustainability

Published
March 8, 2023

Scarborough resident honored with eco-Excellence Award

Dr. Noah Perlut, a professor at the University of New England, has been recognized by ecomaine for his work in Scarborough.
Published
March 7, 2023

Grants support ecological projects in Cumberland, Falmouth

The grants from the Casco Bay Estuary Partnership will fund sustainable landscaping workshops in Cumberland and a nature backpack program in Falmouth.
Published
March 6, 2023

Falmouth Conservation Commission begins plastic reduction initiative
Published
February 21, 2023

Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award
Published
December 24, 2022

‘Twas a greener night before Christmas

Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
Published
December 15, 2022

South Portland introduces EV infrastructure ordinance

The ordinance will help introduce EV infrastructure to the city in an economic and equitable manner.
Published
November 21, 2022

Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster following fishery’s loss of 2 sustainability labels

The upscale supermarket chain says that it won't offer Gulf of Maine lobster until it again has an eco-friendly certification or is removed from the Seafood Watch 'red list.'
Published
November 16, 2022

Maine lobsters to lose another sustainability label over threat to whales

The Maine lobster catch has carried the Marine Stewardship Council's blue-and-white 'eco-label' for years, but a legal case will result in the certification being suspended.
Published
November 6, 2022

Green Plate Special: Your used wine corks can be transformed into useful new products

Locally, two places will accept them, from individuals and businesses, so they can be reused.
Published
November 3, 2022

South Portland celebrates completion of solar array

The solar farm is expected to save taxpayers more than $20 million over 40 years and eliminate about 4,100 tons of carbon pollution every year for the next four decades.