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More Recycling, More Waste: Insights from Maine’s Latest Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report

February 13, 2026
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 […]
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What’s Really in Maine’s Trash? Key Takeaways from the Maine DEP’s Latest Waste Characterization Study

February 11, 2026
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 […]
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A photo of a recycling bucket that is filled with alkaline batteriesA photo of a recycling bucket that is filled with alkaline batteries

Managing the Product Life Cycle: The Latest in Product Stewardship from the Maine DEP

February 9, 2026
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. […]
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Wrapping Paper, Trees, and Wreaths Oh My: What to do with Post-Holiday Waste

December 26, 2025
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 […]
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Congratulations To Our 2025 Holiday Upcycle Challenge Winners! 

December 18, 2025
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 […]
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Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season

December 10, 2025
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 […]
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ecomaine’s Multi-Family Recycling Initiative: One Year of Learning What Works

November 4, 2025
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 […]
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Applications Now Open for School Waste Diversion Grants

August 21, 2025
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 […]
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TEFRA Notice – Notice of Public Hearings – on August 18, 2025 8am

August 8, 2025
ECO MAINE SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEMS REVENUE BOND SERIES 2025 (AMT) Link Above: EcoMaine 2025 Bonds – TEFRA Notice (5382051.3) (002)
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Five of our Favorite Used Bookstores

August 6, 2025
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 […]
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  • Congratulations To Our 2025 Holiday Upcycle Challenge Winners! 

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