{"id":10013,"date":"2022-04-22T08:10:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/?p=10013"},"modified":"2022-04-22T08:54:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:54:08","slug":"earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"EARTH DAY EVERY DAY: Easy tips to help the planet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;1080px&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Issue, Action&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; vertical_offset_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; 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From saying no-thanks to single-use disposable products to learning better recycling hygiene, our list of more than 50 lifestyle changes compiled in partnership with various environmental groups offers easy and creative ways for your family to live lighter on the planet by celebrating Earth Day every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Have an idea we didn\u2019t include? Email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:suitupmaine@gmail.com\">suitupmaine@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll add it to the list! You can find more information on the environment and climate change by liking and following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maineaudubon\/\">Maine Audubon<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MaineConservation\/\">Maine Conservation Voters<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/331954360283895\/\">Maine Students for Climate Justice,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MaineOrganicFarmersAndGardenersAssociation\/\">MOFGA<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NRCMenvironment\/\">Natural Resources Council of Maine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/TNCmaine\/about\/?ref=page_internal\">Nature Conservancy in Maine<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shawresearch\/\">Shaw Institute,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SierraClubMaine\/\">Sierra Club Maine,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sunrisemaine\/?eid=ARDKgAzXwOQqyROWxsQhle8pAZIhZDNN938rQrbqOJZ-_nm5Z04xmkG7LZkgTC5tNZuN2pgE7oeVr1sA\">Sunrise Maine<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/350.Maine\/\">350Maine<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Reduce, reuse, repair, repurpose, recycle<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Reduce packaging waste by buying in bulk<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b>Single-use plastics are at the foundation of an unsustainable consumer culture\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ehn.org\/plastic-environmental-impact-2501923191.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1\">wreaking havoc on our environment<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Avoid single use disposable products.<\/b>\u00a0There are lists galore of nifty alternatives to single use disposable items including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/consumer-reviews\/sns-bestreviews-home-eco-friendly-products-that-work-20200307-nu3wtrp6qjceri2yrnhqllijza-story.html\">this one<\/a>\u00a0from the Chicago Tribune\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thestacker.com\/stories\/2406\/eco-friendly-replacements-50-plastic-items-your-life\">this one<\/a> from Stacker.\u00a0The moral of the story: nearly every disposable item has a more sustainable alternative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Provide your own reusable bags and containers.<\/b>\u00a0Americans discard\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/onearth\/america-needs-plastics-intervention-nows-time\">100 BILLION plastic shopping bags\u00a0annually and\u00a02.5 million plastic bottles<\/a>\u00a0<i>every hour<\/i>.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>*During the coronavirus pandemic, stores request customers suspend reusable bag use.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Bring your own\u00a0<\/b><b>reusable utensils<\/b>. Keep <a href=\"https:\/\/earthsider.com\/products\/6pc-bamboo-travel-cutlery-set?variant=22706810847313&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r71BRDuARIsAB7i_QOdLPdSwCOGelomjCAeuyelEvBBTOdjKHHkO84Nl1_8v5_207GIIDUaAsLbEALw_wcB\">a utensil kit<\/a> in your car or day bag and use them in lieu of disposable cutlery and plastic straws.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Instead of purchasing new, host a\u00a0<\/b><b>swap party<\/b><b>.<\/b> Clothing, books, housewares and tools\u2014the sky\u2019s the limit! Host a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onegreenplanet.org\/lifestyle\/how-clothing-swaps-could-help-save-the-world\/\">swap party<\/a> with friends and neighbors before you buy something new. Often, you can avoid spending money unnecessarily for something you\u2019ll only use a handful of times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>It\u2019s not a good deal if you don\u2019t need it.<\/b>\u00a0Pledge to avoid consumption shopping for pleasure. Hit up yard sales and consignment shops if resisting the urge to buy is too strong.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Use what you have.<\/b>\u00a0Resist new products designed to reduce your carbon footprint until you\u2019ve used what\u2019s on hand, first.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.npr.org\/plastics-recycling\/\">There is no such thing as \u201caway\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and tossing perfectly usable items creates more waste.\u00a0<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Up Your Recycling Game:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubicon.com\/blog\/statistics-trash-recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.rubicon.com\/blog\/statistics-trash-recycling\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1618951484547000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGKMa1btCYDoYxIuvjCHIhQS5SrOg\">75% of household waste<\/a> is recyclable yet only 30% is being recovered. Before you throw away regular household items visit <a href=\"https:\/\/search.earth911.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/search.earth911.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1618951484547000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFiAOZhgs3cGD2qS3N4_MrbuNoX9w\">https:\/\/search.earth911.com\/<\/a> to find facilities to recycle anything from nail polish and Christmas lights to worn out clothing and hair dye. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Clothing<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Donate unwanted clothing.<\/b> The fashion industry is the second largest global producer of pollution, emitting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/hereandnow\/2019\/12\/03\/fast-fashion-devastates-environment\">1.7 billion tons\u00a0<\/a>of CO2 annually. To remain under 2 degrees C of warming, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/hereandnow\/2019\/12\/03\/fast-fashion-devastates-environment\">industry must\u00a0cut emissions 80%<\/a> by 2050. To make matters worse, one-quarter of the 150 billion new clothing items that enter the market each year are never worn. In North America, 10.5 million tons of clothing are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/hereandnow\/2019\/12\/03\/fast-fashion-devastates-environment\">sent to landfills<\/a>.\u00a0Check\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thesunriseguide.com\/where-to-donate-gently-used-goods\/\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0for a list of places to donate gently used clothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Avoid fast fashion.\u00a0<\/b>Fast fashion \u2013 clothing items\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/hereandnow\/2019\/12\/03\/fast-fashion-devastates-environment\">so cheap, wearers discard them after a single-use<\/a>,\u00a0is responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and environmental degradation of any industry. Rely on second hand and consignment shops and when buying new, look for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablefashionmatterz.com\/what-is-sustainable-fashion\">sustainable fashion.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Keep microplastics out of the water supply.<\/b>\u00a0Synthetic fibers like fleece, release microplastics into the water supply during laundering. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myplasticfreelife.com\/2017\/07\/review-guppy-friend-microfiber-catching-laundry-bag\/\">Guppy Friend bag<\/a>\u00a0collects these tiny fibers and prevents them from leaching into the environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Opt for clothing made from biodegradable natural fibers<\/b>\u00a0which break down once discarded. When purchasing new clothing, invest in items that last for years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Repair your footwear.<\/b>\u00a0Instead of replacing shoes, have them resoled or repaired.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Wear clothing items several times before washing.<\/b>\u00a0Extending the life of your garments just 9 months can reduce carbon, water, and waste\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/hereandnow\/2019\/12\/03\/fast-fashion-devastates-environment\">by 20-30%<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Be a good recycler<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Proper cleaning and sorting of materials is crucial.<\/b>\u00a0Remove all food particles from recyclables and rinse containers thoroughly before tossing them into the recycling bin.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/05\/29\/climate\/recycling-wrong-mistakes.html\">Food waste and non-recyclable products\u00a0contaminate batches of recycling\u00a0rendering them unsalable.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Leave soiled paper products out.<\/b> Oily pizza boxes and the like should not be added to your recycling bin. If desired, remove the soiled sections and recycle what remains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Opt for a reusable coffee cup.<\/b> Disposable coffee cups are generally multi layer and non-recyclable and should be thrown away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>If it\u2019s smaller than 2\u00d72\u201d, leave it out of the recycling bin.<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/390Wqhk\">Small, narrow items<\/a> like shredded paper, bread bag ties and bottle caps slip through cracks in recycling equipment and can\u2019t be recovered. Secure bottle caps and avoid adding shredded paper to bins, which\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/snappyliving.com\/things-to-do-with-shredded-paper\/\">can be used<\/a>\u00a0as packing materials, bedding or an addition to your compost pile.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Don\u2019t be a\u00a0<\/b><b>\u201cwish-cycler.\u201d<\/b>\u00a0From batteries and diapers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressherald.com\/2018\/07\/22\/ecomaine-communities-struggle-with-costly-contaminated-recycling\/\">to lobster shells and sneakers,<\/a>\u00a0contaminants in the recycling bin <a href=\"https:\/\/earth911.com\/living-well-being\/wish-cycling\/\">drive up costs<\/a> for everyone and contaminate batches of recycling rendering them useless. Know what your local recycling facility accepts for collection. Casella Waste Management serves many towns in Maine and offers\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.casella.com\/services\/recycling\/recycle-better\">this helpful list.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Electronic equipment does not belong in the recycling bin.<\/b>\u00a0Check first with the manufacturer regarding current\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.electronicstakeback.com\/how-to-recycle-electronics\/manufacturer-takeback-programs\/\">take-back programs.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Bring plastic bags and packaging to store drop off locations.<\/b>\u00a0Find your nearest location\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticfilmrecycling.org\/recycling-bags-and-wraps\/find-drop-off-location\/\"><b>HERE.<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Establish a free collection program.<\/b>\u00a0Many common household products including disposable razors, Brita and other water filtration items, Gerber products, P&amp;G Soft Packaging, disposable contact lens pouches, Solo cup products, Swiffer brand products, Toms of Maine, Burt\u2019s Bees and more can be recycled through one of Terracycle\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-US\/brigades\">FREE RECYCLING PROGRAMS<\/a>. When you sign up you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.terracycle.com\/en-US\/about-terracycle\/points\">earn points<\/a>\u00a0redeemable to the nonprofit or school of your choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Introduce good recycling habits and make recycling fun!<\/b>\u00a0This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecomaineme.recycle.game\/\">Wicked Smaht Recycler game<\/a>\u00a0from EcoMaine or this one from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/games\/action-and-adventure\/recycle-roundup-new\/\">\u00a0National Geographic<\/a>\u00a0are great ways to teach kids that recycling can be fun.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Looking for more educational activities for kids?<\/b>\u00a0Ecomaine has a wealth of free downloadable educational resources. Check them out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomaine.org\/tours-and-educational-outreach\/educational-activities-resources\/\">HERE.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Stay informed.<\/b>\u00a0Has recycling changed in your local municipality? Learn about changes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wastedive.com\/news\/what-chinese-import-policies-mean-for-all-50-states\/510751\/\">HERE.<\/a>\u00a0If recycling in your community has changed for the worse, reach out to local leadership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Dietary changes matter<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Support local food production.<\/b>\u00a0On average, every plate of food you consume travels 1,200 miles. Visit farmer\u2019s markets and support the nearest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/Find-Organic\/Community-Supported-Agriculture-CSA\">Community Supported Agriculture<\/a>\u00a0programs. The University of Maine Cooperative Extension offers this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/farm-product-and-pickup-directory\/\">interactive map<\/a> to help you find the farms closest to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Maine\u2019s Harvest Bucks.<\/b> The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainefarmersmarkets.org\/market-managers\/maine-harvest-bucks\/\">Harvest Bucks program<\/a> offers shoppers using SNAP via EBT access to healthy, local food providing bonuses of fresh fruits and veggies helping to stretch limited food budgets. Find a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maineharvestbucks.org\/maine-harvest-bucks-at-farmers-markets\/\">participating farmer\u2019s market\u00a0<\/a>near you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>One meal a week makes a big difference.<\/b>\u00a0Food production accounts for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Switching to vegetarian just one meal per week for a year prevents the equivalent in GHG emissions of driving\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/css.umich.edu\/factsheets\/carbon-footprint-factsheet\">1,160 miles.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Eat lower on the food chain.<\/b>\u00a0Shifting from red meat and dairy to chicken, fish, eggs, or a vegetable-based diet less than\u00a0one day per week\u2019s worth of calories\u00a0achieves <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/es702969f\">more GHG reduction<\/a> than buying all locally sourced food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>How much carbon is on your plate?<\/b>\u00a0Check out how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-46459714\">foods you commonly eat<\/a>\u00a0contribute to your carbon footprint and see which of the most carbon intensive foods you can swap for less polluting options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Household electricity use<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Don\u2019t linger at the fridge.<\/b>\u00a0Refrigerators are one of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/css.umich.edu\/factsheets\/carbon-footprint-factsheet\">largest users\u00a0<\/a>of household energy in the home. Decide what you want BEFORE opening the door and don\u2019t linger. Find more fridge efficiency practices\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2009\/05\/19\/science\/19qna.html\">HERE.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Hang your laundry.<\/b>\u00a0In the winter, laundry doubles as a natural humidifier reducing your carbon footprint further.\u00a0Air-drying clothes can reduce the average household\u2019s carbon footprint by a whopping\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/reasons-to-line-dry-laundry-2145997\">2,400 pounds a year.<\/a>\u00a0Hang clothes indoors on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shop.com\/Robbins+Home+Goods+HG+304+Maine+Made+Wooden+Clothes+Drying+Rack-919318936-p+.xhtml?sourceid=298\">wooden drying rack.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Avoid \u201c<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/news.energysage.com\/phantom-loads-overview\/\"><b>Phantom Load<\/b><\/a><b>.\u201d<\/b>\u00a0Energy consumed by appliances as they sit unused accounts for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/standby.lbl.gov\/?utm_source=b2c_blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=post_page_15_home_appliances_that_use_energy_when_turned_off&amp;utm_content=10%\">about 10% of your electric bill.<\/a> Plug devices like routers, modems, tvs, dvd players, video game consoles and cell phone chargers into a power strip and hit the off button when you leave home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Switch to LEDs.<\/b>\u00a0If every household changed bulbs in the 5 most used lights in their home, it would prevent the equivalent GHG emissions from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/asset\/document\/LBR_2017-LED-Takeover.pdf\">nearly 6 million cars,<\/a>\u00a0save enough energy to light 33 million homes for a year and save $5 billion in energy costs!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Heating and cooling<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>How Much is 1\u00b0 Worth?<\/b>\u00a0For every degree you lower your thermostat in winter or raise (AC) in summer, you save more than 3% on your energy use. This can really add up over time and not only reduce your carbon footprint significantly it also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energyhub.com\/blog\/how-much-is-one-degree-worth\">saves you money!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Turn your thermostat down.\u00a0<\/b>Put on a sweater or curl up with a warm blanket instead. In summer, close shades and curtains to keep your home cooler.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Use a space heater instead.<\/b>\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalreserve.gov\/econres\/notes\/feds-notes\/trends-in-upsizing-houses-and-shrinking-lots-20171103.htm\">median home size\u00a0<\/a>in the U.S. is approximately 2,400 square feet. Homes have continued to grow in size despite the average household size shrinking considerably since 1960. Instead of heating the entire house, consider using a space heater to heat the space you are using.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Improve your home\u2019s energy efficiency.<\/b>\u00a0Household energy use is one of the greatest household contributors to carbon emissions and New England has some of the oldest homes in the nation.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.efficiencymaine.com\/\">Efficiency Maine<\/a> offers low interest loans, incentives and help with energy and weatherization of your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Upgrade your heating and cooling systems.<\/b>\u00a0In the market to replace a heating or cooling system in your home? Consider ductless heat pumps. In June of 2019, Governor Janet Mills signed a bill\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressherald.com\/2020\/01\/14\/maine-will-double-its-heat-pump-rebate\/\">increasing the state rebate\u00a0<\/a>making installation even more attainable for Maine families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Household food waste<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Know before you throw<\/b>. In the U.S., up to 40% of food ends up in landfills, releasing methane into the atmosphere which is up to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.factcheck.org\/2018\/09\/how-potent-is-methane\/\">86 times more potent<\/a>\u00a0than CO2.\u00a0Reducing food waste could have nearly the same impact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/theworldpost\/wp\/2018\/07\/31\/food-waste\/\">on reducing emissions <\/a>over the next three decades as onshore wind turbines. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/get-answers\/food-safety-fact-sheets\/food-labeling\/food-product-dating\/food-product-dating\">Learn the difference<\/a>\u00a0between \u201csell-by,\u201d \u201cuse-by,\u201d \u201cbest-by,\u201d and expiration dates\u00a0to avoid unnecessary food and money waste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Preplan your meals.<\/b>\u00a0Use Natural Resources Defense Council\u2019s nifty tool\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/savethefood.com\/meal-prep-mate\/\">Meal Prep Mate<\/a> to help ensure that you only buy what you plan to eat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Compost!<\/b> Want to make a difference? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/Publications\/The-Maine-Organic-Farmer-Gardener\/Winter-2005-2006\/Composting\">Compost!<\/a> In the US <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling\/food-material-specific-data\">we compost only 6.3%<\/a>\u00a0of our food waste vs 15% in the European Union \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.refed.com\/solutions\/home-composting\/\">we can do better.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Eat local.<\/b> Transportation of food accounts for 11% of the energy use in the food production cycle. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/farm-product-and-pickup-directory\/\">Eat local<\/a> and support your local economy while enjoying the freshest local foodstuffs available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10209\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.suitupmaine.org\/earth-day\/earth-day-every-day-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"736,736\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"earth day every day 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?fit=736%2C736&amp;ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10209 \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.suitupmaine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/earth-day-every-day-2.jpg?resize=90%2C90&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #1e9e5e;\">Transportation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Take it easy on the gas and brake pedal.<\/b>\u00a0Unnecessary acceleration and braking reduce fuel efficiency\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaa.com\/autorepair\/articles\/how-to-maximize-fuel-economy\">as much as 40%<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Don\u2019t idle.<\/b>\u00a0Running quickly into a store? Turn the car off when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecowatch.com\/8-ways-to-spring-into-better-gas-mileage-1881890416.html\">you\u2019ll be parked safely for\u00a0more than 10 seconds.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Dump extra cargo.<\/b>\u00a0Carrying 100 lbs of unnecessary weight in your vehicle\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaa.com\/autorepair\/articles\/how-to-maximize-fuel-economy\">reduces fuel efficiency by 1%<\/a>. This\u00a0 impacts smaller vehicles more than large ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Keep tires properly inflated<\/b>\u00a0improving\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fueleconomy.gov\/feg\/maintain.jsp\">\u00a0fuel efficiency by up to 3%.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Nix excessive speed.<\/b>\u00a0Driving faster than 50mph\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/css.umich.edu\/factsheets\/carbon-footprint-factsheet\">decreases fuel efficiency<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Maintenance matters.<\/b> Regular oil changes increase fuel efficiency up to 4%. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecowatch.com\/8-ways-to-spring-into-better-gas-mileage-1881890416.html\">Regular maintenance<\/a> of your vehicle can make a big difference: Keeping air and fuel filters clean saves as much as 10%. Using manufacturer recommended oil increases efficiency by 2% and extends the life of your vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Park in the shade.<\/b>\u00a0Reduce the need for air conditioning in summer by parking in the shade and opting\u00a0 for open windows when driving in town.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Try a\u00a0<\/b><b>rideshare<\/b><b>.<\/b> Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gomaine.org\/\">gomaine.org<\/a>, a collaboration between the Maine Turnpike Authority and MaineDOT, members can sign up for free to arrange carpooling opportunities throughout the state.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Consider walking.<\/b>\u00a0Opting to walk just half of commutes less than 1 mile, we could\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenvehicles\/what-if-we-kept-our-cars-parked-trips-less-one-mile\">save 2 million metric tons of carbon\/yr<\/a>,\u00a0the equivalent of taking 400,000 cars off the road! In addition, walking and biking are great exercise. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine offers educational programs and safety tips at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikemaine.org\/education\/adult-education\/\">bikemaine.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;MoC\/Legislators contact section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.89&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#00417f&#8221; inner_width=&#8221;auto&#8221; inner_max_width=&#8221;1080px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3386&#8243;][et_pb_row global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; custom_width_px=&#8221;1778px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;32px||14px|30px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.11&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#00417f&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#efb217&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1080px&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Collins, King&#8221; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.11&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"CONTACT\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #efb217;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collins.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sen. Susan Collins (R)<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collins.senate.gov\/contact\">Email<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/susancollins\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenatorCollins\">Twitter<br \/><\/a><\/span>Washington, DC (202) 224-2523<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #efb217;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"><strong>Sen. Angus King (I)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.king.senate.gov\/contact\">Email<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorAngusSKingJr\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SenAngusKing\">Twitter<\/a><br \/><\/span>Washington, DC: (202) 224-5344<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Pingree, Golden&#8221; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.12.2&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217;\" href=\"https:\/\/pingree.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Rep. Chellie Pingree<br \/>(D-CD1)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/pingree.house.gov\/contact\/email-me\">Email<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChelliePingree\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chelliepingree\">Twitter<\/a><br \/><\/span>Washington, DC: (202) 225-6116\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/golden.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rep. Jared Golden<\/span><br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">(D-CD2)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/golden.house.gov\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Email<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>Washington<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"> DC: (202) 225-6306<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;State House, Senate&#8221; global_parent=&#8221;3386&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.12.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><strong>Maine House:<br \/><\/strong>1-800-423-2900<b style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><strong>Maine Senate:<br \/><\/strong>1-800-423-6900<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\">TTY: Use Maine Relay 711<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #efb217;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Find<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> your<br \/><\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217;\" href=\"http:\/\/legislature.maine.gov\/house\/house\/MemberProfiles\/ListAlphaTown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Representative<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0and <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #efb217;\" 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