“Precycle.” Make smart choices before you purchase an item. Try to buy items in bulk or that are packaged in material that can be recycled at your transfer station. Start composting. It isn’t difficult, doesn’t have to cost money, drastically reduces the weight of your trash, and provides a valuable soil amendment for the houseplants…
DetailsIn five years, The Sunrise Guide has helped more than 20,000 families live eco-friendly lives while raising thousands of dollars for area schools and non-profits. Portland, Maine (October 17, 2011) – Times are tough in today’s economy making fundraising especially difficult for non-profit organizations like schools and churches. The Annual Sunrise Guide, a unique local…
DetailsPublished by Maine Business Press on November 16, 2011 The SunriseGuide was ranked #6 in the Maine Sunday Telegram’s Bestseller List in the Non-fiction Paperback category. Read the story here.
DetailsWe caught up with Richard Burbank, President & CEO of Evergreen Home Performance in Rockland to help us learn a little more about home performance, tightening up our Maine homes and indoor air quality. SRG: What exactly is home performance and how is that similar to or different from insulation or weatherizing? RB: Home performance…
DetailsSRG: We hear a lot about green cleaning nowadays. Can you give me a quick summary of just what green cleaning means and why it’s important today? JW: Unfortunately there is no universal standard to define “Green Cleaning.” However, when looking for a cleaning service or tackling a cleaning problem for yourself, the following guidelines…
DetailsThe outdoor farmers markets may have come to a close, but have no fear, the winter markets are here! We are fortunate in Maine to have had a great variety of winter markets come on the scene in the past few years. These weekly gatherings offer everything from winter crops and cold storage veggies to…
DetailsWool dryer balls gift sets (3 or 5 wool dryer balls in a festive reusable bag) $19 for 3/$32 for 5 Wooly Rounds in Rockland **Use your SunriseGuide coupon and save 10% off your order. ipad case or wristlet made from recycled sails $69 for ipad case/$26 for wristlet Sea Bags in Portland …
DetailsSRG: There are so many different theories and ideas about weight loss and weight maintenance out there. What’s your approach when working with people? LP: I take a totally individualized approach. I am working with a new client who is drinking four 20-oz bottles of Mt. Dew per day. That is where we start; reducing…
DetailsSRG: How do you define “raw food”? EF: The raw & living foods lifestyle is fun, tasty and simple: it entails eating a diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds & sprouted grains–and nothing heated over 118 degrees. The food is creative, colorful & beautiful. SRG: What are the health benefits of eating raw foods? EF:…
DetailsMainebiz Portland Report By Mindy Woerter January 17, 2012 Green businesses in the Greater Portland area now have a place online to promote their offerings. The SunriseGuide, a Portland-based coupon book and healthy living guide, has launched a new website that includes an online directory for restaurants, retailers, cleaning companies and others that promote a…
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