ecoMaine News

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 […]

For years, ecomaine has hosted an Upcycle Challenge: an opportunity for members of our communities to leverage materials they already have to create something creative, captivating, and totally new. This […]

Rethinking the Holidays: Smart Choices to Cut Waste Did you know? The average U.S. household generates 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This adds up to roughly one million extra tons […]

Key Takeaways from MFRI’s First Year Over the past year, the Multi-Family Recycling Initiative (MFRI) has focused on one core goal: making recycling more convenient and effective for people living […]

Are you ready to turn your school’s sustainability vision into reality? Now is the perfect time to apply! What are School Waste Diversion Grants? ecomaine’s School Waste Diversion Grants support […]

ECO MAINE SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEMS REVENUE BOND SERIES 2025 (AMT) Link Above: EcoMaine 2025 Bonds – TEFRA Notice (5382051.3) (002)

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a well-loved book, the charm of creased spines, and the thrill of discovering a hidden gem on a dusty shelf. National Book Lovers […]