ecoMaine News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18th, 2026 Ecomaine Opens eco-Impact Grant Applications for Maine Schools PORTLAND, Maine (August 18th, 2026) – ecomaine is now accepting applications for its 2027 eco-Impact Grants […]

Every year, we ask the communities we serve a simple question: who’s doing the work to build a more sustainable Maine? That work might not be flashy or high-profile. We […]

At Foreside Estates in Falmouth, a 170-unit property and one of Multi-Family Recycling Initiative’s (MFRI) newest partner communities, residents will soon have an easier path to recycling. Through a partnership […]

When Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) decided to bring recycling to two of its properties, the goal wasn’t just to divert waste. It was about doing right by the people who […]

At ecomaine, we believe that lasting change happens at the community level, in classrooms, cafeterias, school gardens, and hallways. That’s why our School Waste Diversion Grant Program exists: to put […]

Recycling in a multi-family setting is more complex than it sounds. It means coordinating hauling logistics while educating residents who may have different habits or varying familiarity with local recycling […]

In late January, the Maine DEP released the most recent Maine Solid Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report. This report takes a close look at the practicalities of waste management across […]

Every bag of trash tells a story. In Maine, that story is now a lot clearer thanks to the state’s latest Waste Characterization Study, which takes a deep dive into […]

In just the last few weeks, the State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has released three important waste reports. The release included the 2026 Annual Product Stewardship Report. […]

The Post-Holiday Cleanup: Tips, Tricks, Dos, and Don’ts  Holiday cleanup is on the horizon, and it’s time to start thinking about what to do with all those bows/ribbons, wrapping paper, decorations, packaging, the tree, and more.  A lot of […]