There are lots of reasons why recycling makes sense for both our checkbooks and the environment. Among them...

• Less trash going to landfills means less cost to towns and taxpayers. 
• Recycling means a reduced need to use virgin materials in new products, thus protecting our natural resources.  
• And composting, a form of recycling, reduces our trash load while also creating a valuable soil amendment that we can use in our gardens.
• Here are some more fun recycling facts. 

Maine's recycling rate has hovered at 39% for the past two years - but we've got a goal of 50%. Here are some ways you can help us all get there.

Photo caption: Kids at Kennebunkport elementary school created this life-sized whale out of aluminum foil salvaged from the dish line in the cafeteria.

Expanding on the popular Go Green Expo of recent years, this year's event has been expanded to encompass Health, Wellness, Innovation, Technology, Workforce, and Education categories as well. Activities include recycling of unused computer equipment, flu shots, and free tree saplings to the first 200 attendees. Admission is Free.

Join Maine Businesses for Sustainability at  their Fall Conference, featuring guest speakers Diane Rehm, of NPR's The Diane Rehm Show, speaking on "Sustainability Trends in Current  Events"; and, Gary Hirshberg, CE-Yo of Stonyfield Farm, speaking on green  business trends and "How to Make Money & Save the World."

Join us for a night of entertainment featuring a cast of award winning short films. Get your tickets early - this event sells out! Doors open at 4 pm, films 5-7 pm. Read more.

Artascope Studios in South Portland announces their FREE handmade holiday gift demos, Wednesdays & Sundays, 1-2pm through December! Also, keep an eye out for their new online shop coming soon!

The SunriseGuide makes the perfect gift - helping people learn, find and save on the best of what's healthy, local and green in Maine. With 300 serious discounts, it's truly the gift that keeps on giving. Click here for a list of stores in your area.

Ask us about our corporate gift program
Save 20-50% when you order ten books or more. Perfect for employee gifts, client gifts, wellness incentives, the holidays, Happy New Year and more. We can also customize with your company logo. Learn more.

Interior Storm Window Workshop
Saturdays, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mid-Coast Energy Systems, Damariscotta

November 2011 Green Eggs - Big Savings from Energy in Commercial Buildings: Learning from Leaders
Nov 2, 7:30 am to 9:00 am, Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center, Falmouth

Juice Conference
Nov. 4-5, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Camden Opera House

MBS Fall Conference featuring Diane Rehm & Gary Hirshberg
Nov. 4, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, USM Abromson Community Center, Portland

First Friday Art Ride
Nov 4, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Portland

4th Annual Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Nov. 5, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, USM Hannaford Hall, Portland

Symposium on Green Schools In Maine
Nov 10, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center, Falmouth

Tour a Green School
Nov 10, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, various locations, Portland and Brunswick
 
Magic of Making Mozzarella
Nov 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, CHRHS Rm 231, Rockport

Air Sealing Basics for Homeowners
Nov 10, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Southern Maine Community College, South Portland

Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Morris Farm
Nov 17, 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Morris Farm, Wiscasset

Planning, Designing, and Building a Root Cellar
Dec 1, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Belfast Free Library, Belfast

For a complete list of events, please visit the Local Events section on our website.

Kitchen Licensing Workshop
Dec 7, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Common Ground Education Center, Unity

Hour Exchange Portland Holiday Bizarre Bazaar
Dec 10, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland

Eyes on Owls
Dec 10, 10:30 am to 4:15 pm, Maine Audubon Gilsland Farm Center, Falmouth

2nd Annual Portland Brewer's Holiday Dash 5K
Dec 11, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland

Have a sustainability event we can help you promote? Please e-mail us the details.