FreeportCAN EcoHomes is a monthly email with an action you can take at home to reduce your climate impact.
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...
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...
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...
Brrr… what a winter it has been so far! With the frigid temperatures that have set in recently, you may be wishing you’d done more to insulate against the cold — and also against rising utility costs. Fear not — it’s never too late to...
A New Year, One Meaningful Commitment The New Year often arrives with ambitious lists of resolutions—well-intentioned, but difficult to sustain. We aim to change many things at once, only to discover that momentum fades quickly when expectations become unrealistic. At FreeportCAN, we take a different view. Meaningful...
Visit Efficiency Maine to learn about available home energy rebates. Find out how you can lower your home energy costs while lowering greenhouse gas emissions to help save Planet Home.NOTE: Efficiency Maine’s rebate program is not set to expire in 2026 but is subject to...
As the days turn crisp and the maples put on their finale, it’s tempting to rake every leaf, bag it, and call it done. But a smarter fall clean-up can boost soil health, support wildlife, and cut your home’s carbon footprint—while setting you up for...
Did you know? In the US alone, an estimated 42 million metric tons of plastic waste is produced annually—only 8.7% of which is recycled. Today, approximately one trillion disposable food and beverage packaging items are used each year in the US, comprising 67% of litter found...
Our community and planet thrive when you eat plant-based, grow your own food and shop locally. As residents of this beautiful coastal town, we have a powerful opportunity — and responsibility — to protect our environment, bolster our local economy, and create a resilient, sustainable community....