How do we know what’s sustainable and what isn’t? How can we get people to work together to protect and enhance our shared environment over the long term? What do we mean by “sustainability” anyway? These were some of the questions the United Nations’ Brundtland Commission considered back in the 1980s before defining sustainability as […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lawmakers gut bill aimed at protecting Maine lakes
The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.
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Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Sustainable Practice: Sustainable recycling
People are often shocked to learn that plastic is not recyclable with today’s technology and infrastructure. Surely the recycling symbols on plastic mean something? Yes, they do, just not what a reasonable person would assume. More important than what we can’t recycle is what we can: metal, cardboard and glass. And even more important than […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Our Sustainable City: Help out or participate in the Resilient Yards program
The city of South Portland Sustainability Department is excited to announce the launch of its 2024 Resilient Yards program. The goal of the program is to provide technical expertise and resources to promote the transformation of South Portland properties into organic, resilient landscapes. The city has partnered with Maine Audubon, Garbage to Garden, Wild Seed […]
Posted inTimes Record
How to keep those eclipse glasses out of the landfill
A sustainable product refill shop will donate undamaged eclipse glasses to nationwide recycling campaigns.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City: Energy sources, coastal resilience and energy transitioning
As someone fairly new to the South Portland area, I remember recently driving over the Casco Bay Bridge and being astounded by the vitality of the working waterfront. From commercial fishing boats unloading their catches at the piers, to ferries shuttling people to and from the islands, to marine terminals provisioning our state with energy […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Talk sustainable energy options at Bath library
The Bath Climate Conversations series returns this month with “Demystifying Renewable Electricity” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The discussion, presented by the city Climate Action Commission, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust and Patten Free Library, will go over different options for supporting renewable energy, including installing it in homes, taking part in a community solar […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth joins Cumberland, Falmouth, Yarmouth in planning for climate change
North Yarmouth will be drafting its Climate Action Plan over the next year. Cumberland adopted its own plan in 2021, with Yarmouth doing so in 2022, followed by Falmouth in 2023.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland to become an official Tree City
The Cumberland Town Council voted unanimously to observe Arbor Day as a town holiday every April.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
North Yarmouth to host food waste reduction discussion
The North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee will host a Fight Food Waste event at the Wescustogo Hall and Community Center at noon March 9. Speaker Susanne Lee, a faculty fellow with the University of Maine Mitchell Center’s materials management team, will discuss food waste both in Maine and in the country and offer solutions and […]