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Posted inSea Change, Source
Carpets could be causing trouble underfoot
We don’t know what microfibers may be doing to us.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Hydro-Quebec answers key climate question
The company is wasting enough energy to fill a contract with Massachusetts.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Nation & World
Researchers find new way to convert lobster shells into plastic, and it’s not too hard
Chemists at McGill University say the process could be used in the production of things such as medical implants. It could also make use of the millions of tons of waste produced by the seafood industry.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Ecomaine CEO: Commitment to recycling will pay off as markets rebound
The investments made in community programs shouldn’t be abandoned because we’re in a slump.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
3M requiring every new product to have a sustainability component
The move is expected to touch each of the roughly 1,000 new products the company introduces each year.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Can Americans eat less meat? It’s looking promising
According to recent marketing data and trend reports, a tsunami of dietary change is beginning to wash ashore.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Planet has a serious beef with meat, report shows
Scientists acknowledge that reducing its consumption is good for the environment, but the general population isn’t up to speed.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Non-religious people can still be spiritual during the holidays
Don’t forgo religious services out of fear of feeling like a hypocrite, and do give to others, practice compassion and skip the guilt trip.
Posted inHomegrown, Source
Homegrown: Handmade felt animals are a holiday hit
From unicorns to elephants, Delilah Iris’ felted creatures can be purchased ready-made or as a do-it-yourself kit.