ecoMaine News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ECO MAINE SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEMS REVENUE BOND SERIES 2025 (AMT) Link Above: EcoMaine 2025 Bonds – TEFRA Notice (5382051.3) (002)

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 […]

It’s that time of the year again! The sun is out, the watermelon is cut, and you’ve just made friends with that person who owns a boat. One thing remains […]

Each year, ecomaine’s eco-Excellence Awards honor the individuals, businesses, and groups that are making a real impact on Maine’s environment. These awards spotlight creative, hands-on efforts to reduce waste, encourage […]

Every April 22 we celebrate Earth Day, a time to reflect on our impact on the planet and take action to protect it. While big sustainability initiatives are important, small, […]