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Maine may legalize the composting of human remains
Supporters say the natural end-of-life option has environmental and spiritual advantages, but some religious groups in other states have fought against the concept.
An inadequate kitchen years ago came with some surprising sustainability lessons
Yes to leftovers and efficient meals. No to wasting water. And bacon and sausages are the wise cook’s go-tos for fast flavor.
Tamar Adler’s new cookbook on leftovers is encyclopedic, smart and useful
‘The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z’ is filled with clever, unusual – and pretty quick – ideas for meals.
‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster following fishery’s loss of 2 sustainability labels
The upscale supermarket chain says that it won’t offer Gulf of Maine lobster until it again has an eco-friendly certification or is removed from the Seafood Watch ‘red list.’
Green Plate Special: Your used wine corks can be transformed into useful new products
Locally, two places will accept them, from individuals and businesses, so they can be reused.
Green Plate Special: A new app helps prevent waste at small local food businesses
Meanwhile, app users score some terrific food at bargain prices.
For lobster industry, the threat is clear. The adversary is murkier.
Criticism of the lobstering industry has become contentious, and it can be hard to figure out who’s who.
Seafood group ‘red lists’ lobster over risk to right whales
The designation by Seafood Watch urging consumers to avoid Maine’s prized marine species provokes strong pushback from industry advocates and Gov. Janet Mills.