Month: October 2019
Honoring Sustainable Business Leadership: Biofine Developments Northeast Inc.
With a mission of establishing a renewable liquid fuels industry, Biofine Developments Northeast (BDNE) is at the forefront of the emerging sustainable bioeconomy in Maine. The company seeks to use cellulosic waste materials including forest residues and municipal solid waste to make 100% renewable, CO2 negative heating fuel and chemicals using underutilized infrastructure in rural Maine—replacing toxic, polluting fossil… Read more »
Honoring Representative Ryan Fecteau for Legislative Leadership
Representative Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford), represents House District 11 and serves as Assistant House Majority Leader. Rep. Fecteau showed great legislative leadership and initiative as lead sponsor of LD 1698, a renewable chemicals tax credit, currently awaiting Governor Janet Mills’ signature, which will revitalize Maine communities with the creation of high-paying jobs manufacturing climate-friendly products. “If we… Read more »
Honoring Senator Robert Foley for Legislative Leadership
Senator Robert Foley, R-York, represents Senate District 34. Sen. Foley demonstrated great leadership for the health of Maine children and families as lead Senate co-sponsor of LD 1433, the Safe Food Packaging Act, which will protect Mainers from toxic PFAS and phthalates by phasing out these dangerous chemicals from food packaging in Maine. “Several years… Read more »
Honoring Representative Jessica Fay for Legislative Leadership
Representative Jessica Fay, D-Raymond, represents House District 66. Rep. Fay demonstrated exceptional leadership for the health of Maine children and families as the lead sponsor of LD 1433, the Safe Food Packaging Act, which will protect Mainers from toxic PFAS and phthalates by phasing out these dangerous chemicals from food packaging in Maine. “Keeping toxic… Read more »