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Recycle batteries, cell phones, and electronics

Recycle rechargeable batteries and cell phones These products contain toxic metals. Find a drop-off site for free recycling near you…

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Mercury products, your health, and Maine’s environment

Mercury is a naturally occurring heavy metal that has been used in common household products including thermostats, thermometers and fluorescent…

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Computer recycling

Electronic waste (“e-waste”) is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States. Brought on by the production of cheaper…

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Proper pharmaceutical disposal

Pharmaceuticals that have been flushed down the toilet are showing up in our water supplies at alarming rates, impacting our…

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Financing energy efficient upgrades

If you’re concerned about fluctuating energy prices and want to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient, here are…

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Low-cost, easy energy-savers for renters and homeowners

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, you can make eco-friendly changes to your living spaces without breaking the bank or…

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DIY: Make your own no-sew draft stopper

A room can feel much chillier when you’ve got a cold draft coming in from a poorly sealed window or…

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Where do I start?

Often, the most cost-effective improvements you can make to the energy-efficiency of your home are also the least expensive. The…

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The first step—an energy assessment (audit)

How much time do you spend in your home on an average day? Is it eight hours? 10 hours? More?…

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Green building resources

Thinking about building or renovating green? Wondering where to start? Maine is home to some of the nation’s leading green…

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