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Beverage companies investing millions in push to recycle bottles

by DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper are investing $100 million to improve U.S. bottle recycling and processing.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Better soil for better food? There’s an app for that

by Christine Burns Rudalevige October 13, 2019October 11, 2019

Debuted by Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport, it helps farmers grow healthier food.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

City looks to be first in state to ban plastic straws

by Michael Kelley October 4, 2019October 8, 2019

Straws would be available by request only from April 2020 to January 2021, when the ban takes full effect

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Food for Thought tour in Portland delivers on its promise

by Christine Burns Rudalevige September 29, 2019September 25, 2019

Eat well and learn Maine’s food systems, bite by delicious bite.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: My pantry resembles the condiments aisle, but, hey, I write about food for a living

by Christine Burns Rudalevige September 15, 2019September 12, 2019

The new sidebar to this column that serves to both inspire cooks and contain food waste will be called ‘No Loose Ends.’

Life & Culture, Nation & World, News

Nearly 22 million pounds of plastics enter the Great Lakes each year

by Tony Briscoe Chicago Tribune September 7, 2019September 7, 2019

Plastic debris makes up about 80 percent of the litter on the shorelines of the lakes, the planet’s largest system of freshwater.

Business, Nation & World, News

Prince Harry announces travel sustainability project

by LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

The initiative is focused on the travel industry’s impact on climate change, improving wildlife conservation, and protecting the environment in top tourist spots around the world.

The Forecaster

Portland Greenfest set for September

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

PORTLAND — Portland Greenfest, the area’s largest environmental festival, will take place Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Monument Square. The event will include more than 60 exhibitors with information about renewable energy, local foods, electric cars, clean water, wildlife, green products and ways to get involved in greening the community. There will also […]