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ecomaine Talks Trash with E2Tech
The solid waste industry has been challenged in recent months in Maine and elsewhere by fluctuating markets, the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving packaging materials. ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche presented, as part of a panel discussion, on the efforts by Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and waste-to-energy to promote more sustainable policies and strategies to divert waste from Maine’s landfills.
A Minute (or Ten) on Recycling Contamination with ecomaine
Maybe you’ve heard this over the last couple of years, but what we all put in our recycling bin actually matters a lot. And now, during a pandemic, it matters even more. Since about 40% of the global supply chain depends on post-consumer materials, yesterday’s office memo and home delivery cardboard box are tomorrow’s toilet paper, box of tissues, or yet another box from the Post Office, UPS, or FedEx.
ecomaine announces winner of Upcycle2020 Challenge, winner of $2,020 grand prize
Katherine Bender of Falmouth High School upcycled old clothing into new hair accessories; wins grand prize for FHS
Federal Environmental Protection Agency Urges Americans to Recycle More & Recycle Properly
ecomaine, Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management, welcomed news of broad federal focus on importance of residential recycling to global manufacturing industry
ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche joins the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast on distancing protocols during COVID-19 pandemic
Social Distancing w/ Kevin Roche
Hauler Appreciation 2020
ecomaine will hold Hauler Appreciation Day two months early to recognize waste collection workers’ increased efforts during COVID-19 challenges
Celebrating Earth Day from afar, ecomaine’s education continues
Maine’s leading recycler keeps up with remote learning with sustainable education resources, despite quarantines, remote learning
20 for 20: ecomaine recognizes 20 ‘sustainable Mainers’ with 2020 eco-Excellence Awards
Individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses received awards for their commitment to sustainability and community throughout the last year
ecomaine announces purchase of all-electric waste hauling trucks
ecomaine generates around 100,000 MWh of electricity every year – all from Maine’s trash! That’s enough to power our own operations, our two electric vehicles, and about 15,000 homes in our region, too!