Today is the autumnal equinox. Enjoy the day with a hike in Maine’s beautiful woods! To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Recycle with School Kids
Get students interested in recycling by showing crafts they can make out of discarded items—paper mache sculptures from old newspaper, or a pretty basket from a painted and decorated food container. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
As Demand for Recycled Material Shrinks, Consumers Can Take Action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers. by Sarah Lakeman, Special to the Press Herald Portland Press Herald op-ed AUGUSTA — Global recycling markets are changing, and cities and towns across Maine are responding – some by abandoning their recycling programs. This is a big wake-up call that will… Continue Reading
September Sky
September 22nd is the autumn equinox. Get up early and watch the sun rise due east, or head out late and watch the sun set due west. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
Two Maine Mayors Urge Congress to Reject Effort to Undo Local Pesticides Restrictions
The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities. by Randy Billings, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story The mayors of Portland and South Portland are urging Congress to reject a provision in a wide-ranging farm bill that would nullify… Continue Reading
Share Stuff
Purchase expensive items such as ladders and tools with neighbors, family, and friends. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click here.
New Rules Place At-risk Species Further in Peril
Proposals favoring industry over conservation won’t improve the Endangered Species Act. By The Editorial Board Portland Press Herald editorial It says something about the politics of the time that in 1973, the Endangered Species Act passed Congress overwhelmingly – 355-4 in the House of Representatives! – before it was signed into law by Republican President… Continue Reading
Rest and Recharge
Use rechargeable batteries for most battery-operated items. They may cost more up front, but if used correctly (fully discharged and recharged every time) they’ll end up costing far less over the lifetime of the item you are powering. To view more tips, click here. To subscribe to our Tip of the Day RSS feed, click… Continue Reading
L.L. Bean Now Home to Maine’s Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Station
by Nathan Strout Times Record news story FREEPORT — L.L. Bean’s retail campus in Freeport is now home to Maine’s largest electric vehicle charging station after adding eight Level II chargers over the summer. The addition gives Midcoast motorists and tourists another public option to charge up in a state where public charging stations can… Continue Reading
