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Part handbook, part coupon book, the SunriseGuide is a resource for learning about, supporting and living in a healthy and sustainable way in southern and coastal Maine.
Content
The SunriseGuide is divided into 6 easy-to-read and informative chapters, plus a special section on climate change and your carbon footprint.
Food & Dining
Food production has a huge impact on the health of our environment – from the overuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers (that degrade soil quality and can run off into our lakes and streams) to the petroleum that is burned in food processing and transportation, releasing harmful greenhouse gasses into our atmosphere and the air we breath. There are choices we can make to support healthier food production with a reduced impact on the environment.
In this Chapter:
· Farmers' markets
· Fresh from the farm
· Buy local
· Top 12 organic produce
· Greener pastures
· Local fisheries & sustainability
· Canning & freezing resources
· Eat local for less
· Spirits of green
Health & Outdoor Living
We are fortunate to live in a state with incredible resources for getting outside year-round. Whether your activity of choice is walking, biking kayaking, hiking, fishing, swimming, birding, snow shoeing, ice skating or skiing, chances are there is a place to enjoy that activity nearby.
In this Chapter:
· Leave no trace principles
· Why tri?
· Biking resources
· Why we practice yoga
· Meditation centers in Maine
· Outdoor clubs
Home & Garden
We spend half of our lives or more in our homes. And, our home life habits have a large impact – for better or worse – on our health, the health of our family and the health of our environment.
In this Chapter:
· Permaculture
· Conserve energy at home
· Financing efficiency upgrades
· Build and renovate green
· What is a green home?
· How clean are wood stoves?
· No-dig garden beds
· Recycling and climate change
· Proper disposal of mercury products
· Where to recycle
· Oil tank safety
Cars and trucks are the biggest source of air pollution in Maine, and since every gallon of gasoline burned releases 20 lbs of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, driving probably produces more greenhouse gas than anything else you do! We need to get around, so what can we do?
In this Chapter:
· Green-certified lodging
· Nature-based getaways
· Commute another way
· Use public transportation
· Bike-friendly state
· Buy green/clean
· Emissions standards - what do they mean?
Community & Culture
Our connection with our community is an important part of living in a healthy and sustainable way, and the opportunities to cultivate it are endless. Whether it’s participating in your neighborhood association, volunteering for your local school or helping to develop trails and safe outdoor recreation resources, engaging in community introduces us to people we might not otherwise meet and adds depth to out lives.
In this Chapter:
· Green MBAs and sustainable business programs
· Re-use: think twice before you recycle
· Socially responsible banking and investment
· Corporate track records
· Eco-friendly events
· The arts on a budget
· Art walks
Style & Personal Care
Like food production, there is a direct connection between what we wear and the health of our earth. From the pesticides we use to grow cotton and other natural fibers, to the chemicals used to color and treat fabrics, what we wear has a huge impact on the environment.
In this Chapter:
· Give clothing a new life
· The greening of beauty
· Eco-friendly fabrics
· Eco-textile certifications
· Raising a green & healthy family