Katherine Bender of Falmouth High School upcycled old clothing into new hair accessories; wins grand prize for FHS According to Katherine Bender, the desire to spend less time and money […]
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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 PORTLAND – (May 13, 2020) Yesterday, the U.S. […]
ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche joins the MEMIC Safety Experts Podcast on distancing protocols during COVID-19 pandemic
Social Distancing w/ Kevin Roche Many of us haven’t heard of the term until the current novel coronavirus pandemic. However, this isn’t a new tool at all. Studies back in […]
Hauler Appreciation 2020
ecomaine will hold Hauler Appreciation Day two months early to recognize waste collection workers’ increased efforts during COVID-19 challenges Ordinarily, ecomaine would hold its Hauler Appreciation Day in June each […]
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 With many Maine schools closed, students learning at home, and teachers and parents employing […]
Kevin Roche & Dr. Nirav Shah on Maine Calling
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 Citing the achievements of 20 individuals, organizations, and businesses, ecomaine’s Board recognized […]
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, […]
Recycling is a Work of Art Painting Contest NOW OPEN
ecomaine will award up to six area artists or groups with paint supplies and $500 stipend to paint drop-off recycling stations Contact: Matt Grondin, Communications Manager(207) 523-3108; grondin@ecomaine.org ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort […]
News from 2019
December December e-newsletter (December 9, 2019) November Use This, Not That! (Holiday Edition) (November 19, 2019) Nominate your eco-hero for an ecomaine eco-Excellence Award NOW through January 31, 2020! (November 15) ecomaine grants […]
