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Entertaining green: Part 3

In part three of our Entertaining Green series we ask, how can you keep it green as party host? Green Tip # 3: Opt for Sustainable Party DecorUse natural materials like paper or fabric instead of plastic for tablecloths, banners, and decorations. Potted plants and garden-cut or wild flowers make great centerpieces. Avoid balloons, which …

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entertaining green: Part 2

In the second part of our Entertaining Green series we tackle, how can you keep it green as party host? Green Tip #2: Minimize Single Use ItemsDisposable plates, cups, cutlery and napkins contribute to unnecessary waste. Use cloth napkins and dinnerware and silverware that can be washed and reused, or choose biodegradable or compostable options made …

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entertaining green: Part 1

It’s prime barbecue season in New England, and your calendar is likely packed! So, how can you keep it green as party host? This month’s green tips are going to be focused on how to entertain, Green! Green Tip #1: Reduce Food WastePlan your menu carefully to avoid over-catering and minimize leftovers that will go to …

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Green Tip: Celebrate Earth Day

Inspired by a newly-burgeoning environmental movement and fueled by public outrage over a massive oil spill in California, the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Public awareness about the damaging effects of pesticides had also grown in the previous decade, thanks to Rachel Carson’s bestselling book, Silent Spring. Earth Day brought together disparate groups …

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2023 Beach Clean-Up Schedule

We are so happy to share our schedule for this year’s Green Maid’s Beach Clean-ups! Together with some amazing local partners ( Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation , Town of York Maine Parks and Recreation Department , York Region Chamber of Commerce , The ReFill Station) we want to get together to show some love for the ocean and our community. …

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