McCain Foods aims to power half of Aroostook plant with solar gardens

The Canadian potato-processing company's plans for the Easton plant are part of a broader sustainability effort that includes training farmers in practices that will enrich their soil.

Maine lobster at risk of losing a sustainability label over right whale concerns

The California-based Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program is considering which species to add to its 'red list.'

UMaine-Farmington’s Sustainable Campus Coalition celebrates 20th anniversary

The Sustainable Campus Coalition, founded in 2001, is "an organization of students, faculty, staff and community members" working to reduce the campus's "environmental impact" and educate the community on sustainability.

Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash

The company responsible for converting Maine's trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.

Craft breweries embrace sustainability along with remarkable growth

Maine's craft breweries have seen a 32 percent surge over the past five years, but the industry has committed to sustainability measures to protect products and profits.

Is South Portland the ‘greenest’ city in Maine? It’s a leader, for sure

From building the state's largest municipal solar array to taking on an international oil company, Maine's fourth-largest city just might be its most environmentally active.

Maine could be among first in U.S. to ban plastic bags statewide

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California's environmental cue.

Skip grocery shopping this week. Try eating the freezer

What you've stashed away could be the makings of an energy-saving dinner.

Big brands start taking their packaging back

A program provides products in reusable containers that can be returned for a refund.

With 2019 Farmers’ Almanac soon to debut, Geigers highlight firm’s sustainability