News
New & Noteworthy News from ecomaine. Read below to find out what’s been happening at ecomaine.
10 Common Recycling Mistakes
And How to Avoid Them!
Understanding Maine’s Waste: The Maine Waste Characterization Study
As the conversation around sustainability and waste diversion gains momentum, especially surrounding new Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) policies, one initiative is taking a deep dive into the specifics of waste generation and disposal. The Maine Waste Characterization Study, spearheaded by the Maine DEP and conducted by MSW Consultants, is a pivotal project aimed at better understanding the composition of waste in the state and identifying opportunities for improvement in waste management practices.
Kevin Roche Appointed Secretary of SWANA
ecomaine’s CEO and General Manager, Kevin Roche, Appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Solid Waste Association of North America
Slow Down to Get Around: A SWANA Campaign
ecomaine is continuing to put safety first with our support of the “Slow Down to Get Around” campaign that encourages safe driving, especially within the ecomaine campus.
Now Accepting School Grant Program Applications
Applications Open for ecomaine’s School Grant Program to Promote Environmental Education and Sustainability Initiatives
Maine Students Challenged to Innovate and Upcycle Waste
Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills.
Does my Recycling Actually Get Recycled?
It’s a question we get asked often at ecomaine, and the short answer is: YES!
Call for 2024 Eco-Excellence Award Nominations
Portland-based recycling and waste manager to celebrate leaders in sustainability from across Maine.
ecomaine Receives Competitive EPA Grant
Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling has been awarded the Recycling Education and Outreach grant from the EPA, using funds to reach residents of multi-family dwelling units in an effort to make recycling more accessible.
ecomaine Press Release 8/4/2023
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207-523-3149; cronauer@ecomaine.org