North Yarmouth will host non-profit waste management company ecomaine’s annual ecofest, a celebration of sustainability, on Earth Day, April 22. Exhibitors and vendors will provide resources on waste reduction, recycling and composting. “One additional element we’re excited for this year is a model of a store where visitors can learn about the power of consumer […]
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A souped-up (chowdered up?) fish shack in Biddeford gets 4 stars
The owners of the eco-conscious Fish & Whistle come with pedigrees, and it shows.
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One Climate Future overview presented at city council meeting
South Portland Sustainability Director Julie Rosenbach makes presentation of the One Climate Future Plan and Resolves, related to climate change, that the council had previously adopted.
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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.
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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.
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Falmouth Conservation Commission begins plastic reduction initiative
The Falmouth Conservation Commission has launched an initiative to eliminate single-use, non-essential plastics that end up as waste. The commission plans to hold a forum for those interested in becoming involved in the plastics reduction initiative, but until then, residents who would like to sign on can contact the commission through falmouthme.org.
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Yarmouth man wins 2023 eco-Excellence Award
David Ertz of Yarmouth is the winner of an eco-Excellence Award from Ecomaine for his work in sustainability as part of Yarmouth’s Committee for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The Yarmouth committee was formed in 2018 to facilitate and carry out renewable energy and sustainability programs as well as to collaborate with other towns and make […]
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‘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.)
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
South Portland introduces EV infrastructure ordinance
The ordinance will help introduce EV infrastructure to the city in an economic and equitable manner.
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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.’