The Circle of Life Memorial Gardens wants to redefine the traditional cemetery and include a sustainability center for the community.
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Ecomaine accepting designs for Recycling is a Work of Art contest
Ecomaine is accepting until 5 p.m. Aug. 23 designs for its Recycling is a Work of Art painting contest. The contest is an opportunity for students, community groups and artists to submit their proposals to paint one of ecomaine’s 22-foot recycling containers with messages of reduction, reuse, recycling and sustainability. Up to six designs will […]
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DIY cordials are simple to make, but patience is key
Save money, and supply yourself with delicious homemade gifts or an ingredient for your own household drinks.
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New documentary argues carnivores and vegans can find middle ground
Directed by the founder of the Reducetarian Foundation, ‘Meat Me Half Way’ is fascinating and multi-faceted.
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Can you eat Maine bluefin tuna with a clear conscience?
It’s complicated, but here’s a hint to tuna lovers: the news is good.
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The Halibut Project at Chaval restaurant brings mouth-to-tail-fin eating to diners
For the length of local halibut season, chef de cuisine Kirby Sholl is featuring halibut on the menu from head to rib to ‘wing.’
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Settle in to a verdant green setting to enjoy your ‘green’ picnic
Some suggestions for making your Memorial Day picnic green in both senses of the word.
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Spring clean your pantry and bolster your sustainable eating habits
Lentils and seaweed lurking in the back of the pantry like some people we know? Keep them front and center and you’ll reach for them more often.
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Green Plate Special: New UMaine program helps towns to turn food waste into ‘black gold’
At home, you can put sour milk to use in pancakes.
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A scouring pad – and a recipe – provide more reasons to love coconut
This surprising workhorse scrubber helps you wash up anything and everything. Celebrate your clean kitchen sink with a delectable dish of Coconut Cream with Rhubarb Compote.