In kitchens and small-batch workshops around Maine, farmers and foragers are getting into the beauty and skincare business.
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When Peter Taggart renovates an old Maine building, it also gets greener
Solar power on properties he rents out also makes him a green landlord.
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Here are some chemicals to watch out for
Personal care products are filled with chemicals, some of which have been linked to health and environmental problem.
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The U.S. barely regulates personal care products, despite the many chemicals they contain
A new proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, is long overdue.
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A fresh look at whether to indulge in halibut
Is the meaty fish a sustainable seafood choice? In Maine, the answer is yes, sometimes.
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Kaitlyn Abrams is the founder of the University of Maine’s new environmental journal
The journal Spire is devoted to sustainability in Maine and beyond.
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Food columnist’s cookbook shows how sustainability starts with small steps
Christine Burns Rudalevige’s Green Plate Special column is now a book, out May 9.
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Here are 10 tips to help you with spring cleaning, done sustainably
What to do about old paint cans and how to wash the windows.
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No need for chemicals when you’re cleaning your kitchen
Do your bit to protect the environment by cleaning your house with eco-friendly products that you can make them yourself.
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Energy-saving programs that help Earth and economy need defending
The Trump administration is taking aim at Energy Star and weatherization that have long since proved their worth.