A Maine-based natural fiber system could nourish our soil, protect land and provide an alternative to resource-intensive fast fashion.

These three Maine shops have made sustainability their business for three decades.

At these free events, people gather to repair everyday objects with the help of skilled volunteers. Think coffee makers, computers, bicycles, clothing—and more.

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.

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.

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.

Solar-powered Upward Organics on track to be Maine’s first net-zero cultivator.

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!

Make your sustainability goals more concrete with these New Year’s resolutions

After 50 years of cleanup, Maine cities turn to face the water.

Sustainability and social mission are front and center for these Maine apparel and footwear designers.

Enjoy the splendor of a day on a Maine lake – here are some of our favorites.

Volunteers are instrumental in protecting the water quality of Maine lakes.

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.

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.

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.

One person’s trash is another’s treasure.

With needle and thread in hand, “ruined” clothing transforms into whimsical wearable art

Gain a deeper appreciation of your food and lower your environmental impact with these tips.

Buying less, and buying with the earth in mind, is a great way to exercise “power of the purse” and lighten your environmental impact.