This season think about going native in your garden. Planting native plants is a powerful nature-based solution to combat climate change and enhance environmental health. By choosing plants that are adapted to the local environment, we can create landscapes that sequester carbon, reduce emissions, support...
In today’s fast-paced world, consumer culture thrives on convenience and immediacy. We live in a "throwaway society," where single-use products, fast fashion, and disposable electronics dominate the marketplace. While this model of consumption may seem efficient and cost-effective in the short term, its long-term environmental...
Banking on Sustainability: Your Choice of Bank Impacts the Planet Banks play a pivotal role in the global economy by determining where they allocate their funds. While some banks prioritize sustainability and invest in renewable energy and community-based projects, others continue to support industries that harm...
As we step into 2025, the urgency of addressing the climate crisis has never been greater. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that global emissions must halve by 2030 to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Achieving this requires a fundamental shift in how...
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and generosity. But it’s also a time when waste and energy consumption peak, leaving a significant environmental impact. Between extra travel, excess packaging, and increased electricity use, our celebrations often come at the planet’s expense. What Is...
Did you know that uneaten food is a climate change driver? When we send uneaten food to landfills, methane gas is produced as it breaks down. In fact, in the United States, surplus food generates almost 14% of total methane emissions. For perspective, the methane...
As the cooler weather starts to roll in, it's the perfect time to think about weatherizing your home for the winter. Not only will this keep you warm and cozy, but it can also help save money on energy bills! A few simple upgrades and...
As Mainers, we have probably all uttered the phrase, “you can’t get there from here” as a response to being asked for directions. With seemingly few direct routes from Point A to Point B, it may come as no surprise that 49% of Maine’s fossil...
When you think of summer in Maine, what comes to mind? Do you think of backyard cookouts with friends, picnics on the beach, or a cold slice of watermelon on a hot day? Or is it picking up local corn on the cob from that...
Join the Plastic-Free July Challenge and reduce your single-use plastics this month 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...