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Green Resolutions
Make your sustainability goals more concrete with these New Year’s resolutions
30 years of green
These three Maine shops have made sustainability their business for three decades.
Don’t toss it, fix it at a repair café
At these free events, people gather to repair everyday objects with the help of skilled volunteers. Think coffee makers, computers, bicycles, clothing—and more.
Easy ways to reduce food waste
Food waste is a serious problem for the environment. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of food waste your household creates.
Give your clothes new life
Have clothes you no longer wear hanging around your closet? Here’s where you can donate and sell your used clothing and gear in Maine, plus tips for selling secondhand online.
Get to know Maine’s native butterflies
Butterflies play an important role in ecosystems. Learn how to attract these living jewels to your garden–and butterfly gardens where you can view them around Maine.
Cannabis goes net zero
Solar-powered Upward Organics on track to be Maine’s first net-zero cultivator.
Green & Healthy Maine joins 1% for the Planet
After 17 years of supporting hundreds of environmental organizations and nonprofits, we at Green & Healthy Maine are over the moon to have joined 1% for the Planet in January 2023!
River revival: Clean Water Act 50ᵗʰ anniversary
After 50 years of cleanup, Maine cities turn to face the water.
Sustainable fashion designed in Maine
Sustainability and social mission are front and center for these Maine apparel and footwear designers.
10 of Maine’s best lakes to visit
Enjoy the splendor of a day on a Maine lake – here are some of our favorites.
Citizen scientists are key to Maine’s clean lakes
Volunteers are instrumental in protecting the water quality of Maine lakes.
Going plastic-free while shopping local
Want to phase out single-use plastic? From refill shops to reusables, solid dish soap to compostable floss, there’s an abundance of local options here in Maine.
Interview with a changemaker: Susan B. Inches
Advocating for the environment: that’s the title of the college course that Susan B. Inches teaches as well as the title of her book. It’s also an apt description of her life.
Interview with a Changemaker: Amara Ifeji
While she was at Bangor High School, Amara Ifeji received multiple awards for her research projects on methods of water purification. These days, the National Geographic Young Explorer leans more towards activism.
Buy Nothing groups: spend less, share more and live generously
One person’s trash is another’s treasure.
Creative mending
With needle and thread in hand, “ruined” clothing transforms into whimsical wearable art
Native plant finder
Would you like to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard? With this resource, you can find which plants are the best fit for your property and conditions.
Maine’s young eco-activists
Young people are driving some of Maine’s biggest environmental movements.
How to celebrate the 4th of July sustainably in Maine
Here in Maine, there are plenty of easy and FUN tips and tricks to add a little green to your red, white and blue.