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Adult Ed, Recycling Tours: How to School Yourself in Sustainability
Mainers can take a class in Lewiston about electric cars, check out the ecomaine facility, or get a helping hand from the Natural Resources Council of Maine – just to name a few resources. By Ray Routhier, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Not that long ago, the idea of taking a class to Read More
January 19, 2018: Waterville Pecha Kucha
Waterville Pecha Kucha Friday, January 19th from 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. Summit Room in the Spann Student Center Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901. NRCM Outreach Coordinator Todd Martin presented about his work with his neighbors to ban plastic shopping bags in Waterville. A dozen Maine towns have banned or placed a five-cent Read More
Maine House Passes Bill to Discourage Use of Plastic Bags
But critics contend that even the watered-down bill is unnecessary because municipalities can already adopt ordinances regulating plastic bags. by Kevin Miller, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA — House lawmakers passed a bill Thursday that aims to decrease the use of disposable plastic bags and foam food containers but that opponents dismissed Read More
Belfast Locals Float Effort to Ban Plastic Bags
By Abigail Curtis, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story BELFAST, Maine — To the naked eye, the waters of Blue Hill and Penobscot bays appear pristine, blue and beautiful — a focal point for both residents and tourists who depend on the bays as a place to earn their livelihood or relax. But if Read More
More Great Reusable Bag Resources
Bring Your Own Bag York website: An excellent example of a community focused citizen run information hub regarding the reusable bag policy. Bring Your Own Bag Midcoast website: An excellent example of a community focused citizen run information hub regarding the reusable bag policy. Portland, Maine’s Green Scene website: Detailed information provided by the City of Read More
Why Support a Reusable Bag Ordinance?
Reusable bags make sense. Reusable bags are stronger than disposable ones, break less often, and can help you make fewer trips into the house with your groceries. Most grocery items are already packaged to prevent spills or leaks, but you can launder your reusable bags if needed. There are so many problems with single-use bags, Read More
Freeport Plastic Bag Ban Will Be on June Ballot
L.L. Bean and other non-food retailers would not be affected by the ban. Portland Press Herald news story FREEPORT — A referendum on banning disposable plastic bags in Freeport is headed to the June ballot. Town Clerk Christine Wolfe certified 667 signatures on the petition, more than the amount required to put the issue on Read More
Activists Pushing for Vote on Banning Plastic Bags in Freeport
A Town Council-supported ballot question, meanwhile, will ask voters to consider a minimal fee on paper and plastic bags. By Peter McGuire, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story FREEPORT — Activists are pushing for a referendum to ban disposable plastic grocery bags in town, arguing that a different ballot question supported by the Town Read More
