Did you know? The plastics industry generates carbon emissions equivalent to 600 coal plants, four times that of the airline industry. And U.S. plastics production alone could consume one-fifth of the Earth’s remaining carbon budget by 2050. One way to “turn off the tap” on plastic...
Something new and very exciting is happening as we continue to offer the idea of Neighborhood Hubs to our community. When we originally presented the idea of Neighborhood Hubs as a way for us to build resilience to the climate emergencies of storms and floods,...
Fridays May 29 - Sept. 25, 10am-1pm. Memorial Park, corner of Bow and Park Streets. Join us at Freeport Farmers Market for vegetables, herbs, flowers, meat, eggs, fresh pasta, breads, jams, desserts, and much more! We’ll also have guest vendors and musicians in the mix. Please join us on...
May is here: Mud season is giving way to green grass, new leaves on the trees, and people across Freeport are pulling bikes out of storage, taking walks, and lacing up running shoes to enjoy the warming weather, making this the perfect time to talk...
Wed. May 6, 6-7:30pmFreeport Community Library10 Library Drive, Freeport From taxes to toxins, waste costs you, our community and our planet every day.The system is broken and taxpayers are footing the bill.But waste isn't inevitable – it's a design flaw we can fix!Freeport Climate Action Now...
Come join FreeportCAN as we celebrate earth day at the fabulous Earth Day Festival in Brunswick! Saturday, April 25, 10am-3pm Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary, 44 McKeen St., Brunswick, ME From 10am to 3pm there will be all kinds of fun activities – an all-species parade, a fun bike...
Waste is something most of us would rather not think about. Once it leaves our curb, it feels like the problem is solved. But the reality is much more complicated—and much more costly. Waste isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a financial and public health...
The great news when it comes to climate change is that we have solutions that we can implement now, and that will go a long way towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We covered many of them in our February EcoHomes blog. But when it comes...
Energy Forum & DiscussionFor resilient homes, lower bills & energy independenceMarch 14, 9am - 12 pmFreeport Community Center53 Depot Street, Freeport Maine 04032Free & Open to the PublicLocal residents are invited to attend this free Freeport Community Energy Forum, focused on practical home energy solutions...
Freeport Emergency Preparedness Neighborhood Hubs Planning Session Join us Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:30 pm Freeport Community Services Bradley Room 53 Depot Street Freeport, Maine Open to all: we need your ideas, your energy, your skills and your care. Bring a neighbor or two and join us in the discussion of...