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November 12, 2008

• Who wants this?
  Most people living in southern Maine communities now have access to municipal recycling programs — whether through curbside pickup or…

October 28, 2008

• 8 ways to save
  Everyone wants to save money this year, which is good news for the planet. Here’s how you can save $600 in one year — just by being…

October 14, 2008

• They’re back ...
  If you are a homeowner, you are probably giving a lot of thought these days to how you can reduce your energy costs going into this winter and…

September 30, 2008

• Solar in action
  Don’t miss the National Solar Home Tour on Saturday, Oct. 4. It’s your chance to see the latest developments in solar technology, up…

September 16, 2008

• Let the sun shine in
  Several readers have asked about solar space heaters, mentioned in my previous column (“Invest in Your House,” Sept. 4). With…

September 2, 2008

• Invest in your house
  It’s time for Mainers to start panicking about heat this winter. As you may have noticed, heating oil is ridiculously expensive and seasoned…

August 20, 2008

• Greening the workplace
  Adopting a sustainable lifestyle is a process that happens incrementally for most of us. We start with one thing, and then step by step, over time…

August 6, 2008

• Saco’s eco-cred lands Going Green Expo
  By erecting windmills, improving energy efficiency in city-owned buildings and investigating geothermal heat for its train station, Saco has become…

August 5, 2008

• Green challenges
  You’re on the farmhouse porch at Elderberry Pond in upstate New York, past sunset on a July evening. The frogs sing and the fireflies dance…

July 15, 2008

• Need energy upgrades?
  Thinking about performing some energy efficiency upgrades to your home or apartment this summer or fall? Here are some resources to help you identify…

July 1, 2008

• Fireworks & a compost pile
  Of all the ways I’ve worked to help save the planet, I’ll always cherish one unforgettable Fourth of July. I volunteered myself and my…

June 17, 2008

• Does your lawn have a chemical addiction?
  Healthy lawns depend on healthy soil, a good root system and a little diversity to stay vigorous through various stresses. Lawns with a chemical…
• Eco-friendly tourism
  I have long had an unspoken personal rule: to limit out of state travel as much as possible in the summer. In a state as beautiful as Maine, with so…

June 3, 2008

• Consider your alternatives
  On May 22, crude oil hit $135 per barrel. The next day, gasoline reached a record national average of $3.88 per gallon. Will our American way of life…

June 2, 2008

• Drive your company to a green future at clean car event
  With gas hovering around $4 a gallon and diesel even higher, businesses that need to manage a fleet of vehicles are really feeling the pinch. In the…

May 21, 2008

• Eco-friendly style
  If you’re like me, a new season brings with it a yearning for a closet refresher. The winter/summer clothing shuffle helps. Items forgotten…

May 7, 2008

• Fresh eats
  Eating locally-grown food in season is a delicious way to help save the planet. Do you know who grows your food? If you’re an average…