The writer dreams of a Fitbit to measure the effect of sustainable shopping/cooking/eating habits.
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Legwork: No matter the weather, crossing guards help children get to school safely
Children who walk benefit from the exercise. All benefits when fewer cars and buses on the road.
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Going green in the golden years
Environmentally friendly retirement communities are sprouting up around the country as retiring baby boomers get serious about sustainability.
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Farmers, food-stamp recipients reap benefits of EBT cards
Purchases soar with electronic benefits transfer cards welcome at farmers markets.
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From pocketbooks to sweaters to restaurant logos, sustainability helps sell Maine
The state’s brand has swapped lighthouses and lobsters for an outdoorsy, authentic, handmade yet sophisticated aesthetic.
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These lobster buoys feed birds rather than marking traps
Suet feeders from the Lobster Buoy Birdhouse Co. attract woodpeckers, chickadees, nuthatches and other hungry birds – and they’re environmentally friendly.
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The Newcomer: Central Maine Meats
The Gardiner business aims to butcher and prep locally raised beef, pigs and lamb.
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Manic temperatures have chilling effect on Maine’s growing season
Farmers and growers worry about this week’s snow and unseasonable cold, which could endanger some plants.
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Aging off the power grid can be a challenge
What if your sustainable life is no longer sustainable?
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Grow: Plant cabbage now and eat coleslaw later
Make sure the cabbage you plant indoors now for summer slaw is an early variety, such as Primax or Gonzales.