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Keep the Fire in the Sky (How to Dispose Your Fireworks)

July 1, 2025
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 […]
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Celebrating our 2025 eco-Excellence Winners

May 5, 2025
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 […]
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Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

April 1, 2025
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, […]
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2025 Clothing Swap

March 19, 2025
Spring is here, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, sustainably! This Earth Day, ecomaine is teaming up with Goodwill Northern New England to host a […]
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Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 eco-Excellence Awards!

February 5, 2025
ecomaine is now accepting nominations for the 2025 eco-Excellence Awards.
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5 Tips for a Sustainable Valentines Day

January 29, 2025
With millions of greeting cards, plastic-wrapped chocolates, and single-use plastic decorations hitting store shelves (and later, landfills), this holiday can generate a surprising amount of waste.
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Appreciating the People Who Make it Happen

January 21, 2025
At ecomaine, the driving force behind our success has always been our people. As CEO Kevin Roche puts it, “The employees make it happen.” It’s a sentiment that encapsulates what makes the solid waste and recycling industry so dynamic and fulfilling.
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What’s the Most Sustainable Way to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree?

December 26, 2024
The holidays are over, and it’s time to part ways with your Christmas tree. But did you know there’s a sustainable way to dispose of it here in Portland (and […]
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Introducing Our EPA Grant Team

December 23, 2024
We’re so excited to introduce ecomaine’s new team members, backed by $2 Million EPA Grant that takes on multi-family recycling challenges across Maine! At ecomaine, we’re always striving to help […]
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EPR for Packaging Rules Approved

December 6, 2024
Maine’s EPR for Packaging Rules Approved: A Milestone for Sustainable Waste Management  The future of sustainable waste management in Maine just got brighter. Yesterday, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection […]
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