Program looking for more businesses to jump on board

Dean Richmond says the biggest need for his food waste program is "more volume."

Purging plastic starts at home, scientist advises at Bates College

Since half of all plastic comes in the form of single-use, disposable items that people don't really need, there's room to make a big dent in the flood of plastics that pose an increasing threat to the environment.

Recycling company collecting clothing, shoes from town waste stations

Kudos for great article

Recycling bad habits put municipal programs at risk

Mainers' — and Americans' — poor recycling practices are shutting down some municipal programs, straining others and raising costs for taxpayers statewide.

One big recycling success: Maine's bottle bill

Wilton returning to sorting recyclables Aug. 1

Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling

Jay voters to consider revised budget, ordinances

Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling