
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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Campaign Clutter? Tips to Dispose of Yard Signs
November 5, 2024
No matter who you voted for, let’s all ELECT to do the right thing with those campaign signs! Election season brings out a sea of political yard signs—but what happens […]
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10 Common Recycling Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
October 8, 2024
At ecomaine, we understand that recycling can be confusing. While many Mainers value recycling as a way to reduce waste and protect the environment, many still don’t know what can […]
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Understanding Maine’s Waste: The Maine Waste Characterization Study
September 12, 2024
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 […]
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Kevin Roche Appointed Secretary of SWANA
July 1, 2024
ecomaine’s CEO and General Manager, Kevin Roche, Appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Solid Waste Association of North America Portland, Maine – July 1, 2024 – ecomaine […]
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Slow Down to Get Around: A SWANA Campaign
May 10, 2024
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. As we get […]
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Now Accepting School Grant Program Applications
April 9, 2024
Applications Open for ecomaine’s School Grant Program to Promote Environmental Education and Sustainability Initiatives PORTLAND, MAINE – March 25, 2004 – ecomaine, Maine’s leader in recycling and sustainable waste management […]
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Maine Students Challenged to Innovate and Upcycle Waste
March 28, 2024
Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills. PORTLAND, Maine (January 12, 2024) – ecomaine is thrilled to announce […]
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