Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management unveils ‘upcycled’ designs from Maine students, to be voted on through Earth Day ecomaine today announced six finalists for its school-based Upcycle Challenge, which […]
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ecomaine on Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling
On Friday, March 5, ecomaine‘s CEO Kevin Roche participated in an hour-long conversation on Maine Public Radio’s statewide call-in program, Maine Calling, on the issue of landfill diversion and the […]
ecomaine announces ‘Master Recycler’ course
Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management unveils six-month guided curriculum to become ‘certified ecomaineiac’ with education on proper recycling practices, industry markets, policies and advocacy, and waste reduction ecomaine is […]
Battery Safety Webinar from Call2Recycle
Following a recent fire at ecomaine sparked by an improperly-disposed-of lithium-ion battery – in which, thankfully, no one was hurt – ecomaine hosted Sean Plasse, Regional Program Manager from Call2Recycle, […]
The return of ecomaine’s Upcycle Challenge!
Want to win $500 for your school’s Green Team, STEM Club, or Project Graduation? Submit your design using upcycled materials and let us know how it works! Last year, we […]
ecomaine’s Busy Week
We at ecomaine pride ourselves on our education, outreach, and increasing awareness of sustainable waste management strategies. This week has been full of highlights of such activities, and I’m pleased […]
2021 eco-Excellence Award nominations
Portland-based recycling and waste manager to celebrate leaders in sustainability from across Maine ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, opens its call for nominations for the […]
ecomaine awards $18,500 to Maine schools for landfill diversion programs
Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling provides funding for recycling, composting, and increased public awareness of sustainable habits Following America Recycles Day on November 15, ecomaine announced more than $18,500 in grant funding […]
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 […]
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 […]
