As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]
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Sustainable Brunswick covers water quality and local ecosystems in free lecture
Sustainable Brunswick’s will present its April lecture from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Curtis Memorial Library’s Morrell Meeting Room The free lecture will focus on “Factors Impacting Water Quality and Local Ecosystems.” As civilizations grow, buildings and pavement have replaced meadows and forests. If humans change landscapes without protecting the natural flow of water […]
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Thinking sustainably in the garden
As daytime temperatures rise, many of us are thinking ahead to springtime work in our yards and gardens. Considering some basic issues beforehand will pay off when the action begins. One hot topic nowadays is rewilding, a form of sustainability that seeks to restore natural processes by reducing human influence on the land. Rewilding can […]
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Our Sustainable City: How to get involved with sustainability this spring
Do you care about sustainability and our collective future, but find yourself inundated with the sheer scale of the climate crisis? Are you unsure of exactly how to take action in response to intersecting global catastrophes? The Sustainability Department has several upcoming events and programs this spring to energize you. From reimagining your landscape to […]
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How Maine is leading the way in the high-performing home industry
An event in South Portland on Saturday, Apr. 5 will have service providers, EV test driving, workshops and more.
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Tips for talking sustainably
When faced with danger, we know how to warn others. If, for example, a fire breaks out, raising an alarm comes naturally. However, while living more sustainably is often a response to the danger of climate change, talking about it can be complicated. How can we foster productive conversations? An acquaintance of mine, let’s call […]
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Our Sustainable City: Building social resilience through repair, share and reuse
Feeling overwhelmed by excess stuff and constant cycles of waste? While overconsumption may appear inevitable in our fast-paced, profit-driven culture, sharing resources is one way to lessen our collective consumption while building social resilience. Neighbor-to-neighbor connection nurtures mutual care and trust, ultimately resulting in a community that is better prepared to support one another through […]
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The importance of indoor air quality
Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, and as winter tightens its grip, we may spend even more time indoors, with our windows sealed against the cold. This creates an important challenge — maintaining healthy indoor air quality. According to the American Lung Association, indoor air can contain two to five times more pollutants […]
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Carbon offsets: Having our cake and eating it, too
Most of us have heard of carbon offsets. Perhaps a relative mentioned that she buys them when she books airplane tickets. Or maybe you have read how huge corporations like Microsoft purchase offsets to reduce their carbon footprints. Lately, carbon offsets have generated much debate. What is the hullabaloo all about? Carbon emissions trading, often […]
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Learning from another country’s sustainability list, Part II
Two weeks ago, we shared Part 1 of New Zealand’s call to action for its citizens to take practical steps toward sustainability. Today, we bring you Part 2 as a reminder that citizens around the globe remain steadfast in their concern for our shared planet. These steps aren’t grand policy proposals; they’re not controversial mandates […]