Eco-friendly footwear will not become mainstream until consumer demand is widespread, but here are some companies making the effort to development more sustainable options.
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Washing your vehicle with sustainability in mind
Washing your car at home can be better for the environment.
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What people really want: Gifts that matter
Give the gift of sustainability this season by opting for heartfelt items, gift cards or experiences, and decrease the amount of returned merchandise that ends up in a landfill.
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Searching for stuff, finding community at the Swap Shop | Our Sustainable City
A collection of vintage silver jewelry. Midcentury glassware and a Kenmore sewing machine, reminiscent of a different era. A life-sized cement statue of a Labrador retriever. Delicate ceramic plates. Each item tells a story. The eclectic mix of stuff weaves together seemingly disparate South Portland community members, who become connected through their everyday items. A […]
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Beyond the feast: Your guide to sustainable eating this holiday season
Household waste surges between Thanksgiving and New Year’s — but you can take a few smart steps to prevent that from happening this year.
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How to protect the natural landscape this winter
Don’t know where to start? The Maine Department of Environmental Protection provides workshops and educational resources.
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What are Maine’s EPR laws for bottles and packaging?
The state’s ‘Bottle Bill’ reduces litter and cuts waste by promoting reuse and recycling.
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Winter homes for tiny heroes: Protecting overwintering habitat for insects
Doing less fall yard cleanup is better for biodiversity and your garden ecosystem.
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What are the EPR laws on disposing of dangerous waste?
Extended producer responsibility encourages eco-friendly product design, safeguards human health and reduces environmental harm.
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Is the Resilient Yards program your call to action? | Our Sustainable City
In the face of intersecting global catastrophes, connection to our local ecosystem and our neighbors offers a way through the overwhelming uncertainty. Sense of place — the way we perceive and attach meaning to places — impacts how we choose to engage with, inhabit, and collectively care for our community. Built through experiences and relationships, […]