They sifted through more than 100 nominations to declare this year’s winners.
sustainability
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Volkswagen head says company will be ‘part of the solution’ on reducing diesel emissions
CEO Matthias Mueller said it’s investing 34 billion euros by 2022 on autonomous and electric technology.
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Homegrown: For the person who has everything – pillows shaped like a chicken
Casey Everett’s organic cotton creations are a favorite among backyard chicken farmers.
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Emily Sharood planned on doing graphic design, but organic mushroom farming drew her in
The seed was first planted when she began a permaculture project with her brother; today, Sharood and her family move 3,000 pounds of mushrooms a week.
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With oysters, beauty is in the mmm of the beholder
A wonky, uninviting exterior has nothing to do with the delicious prize concealed inside.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Mount Desert Island – a small place with some big environmental goals
The Climate to Thrive group, formed in part to make the island energy-independent by 2030, is thriving.
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Three honored by ecomaine for environmental commitment
Allagash Brewing Co., Ruth’s Reusable Resources and David Pope from Massabesic Middle School win top awards.
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Experience what higher seas might mean
The public is invited to free presentations of ‘Preparing for Sea Level Rise’ in Portland.
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Portland ReStore manager has lowdown on used home goods, building materials
The store re-sells donated items from Habitat for Humanity – it’s the place where your friend So-and-so scored that amazing stove that one time.
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How to get every last bit – and we mean every last bit – out of your kitchen scraps
When dreary weather invites you to set a stockpot on the burner, creative use of leftover vegetables can help you reduce waste.