ecoMaine News

ecomaine has launched its call for schools in its member communities to propose projects focused on waste diversion for up to $5,000 in funding for the 2023-24 school year.  Projects that focus on waste reduction or reuse, recycling, or composting are eligible for consideration for awards from the total pool of $30,000.  The deadline for proposals is Friday, May 12, 2023.

Portland-based recycling and waste manager celebrates leaders in sustainability from across Maine ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, is pleased to announce the winners of the […]

Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management calls for students’ designs that upcycle waste items into new, usable ones, diverting waste from landfills ecomaine has announced the 2023 launch of its […]

To kick off Maine Recycles Week, ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, opened its call for nominations for the 2023 eco-Excellence Awards.

Seeking designs for recycling container painting contest  Are you or someone you know an artist that loves recycling? If so, this call out is for you! As many as six […]

Seven Maine schools granted funds towards sustainable habits ecomaine announced more than $9,500 in grant funding to 7 recipients of its 2022 School Recycling Grants, which are designed to raise […]

Aurora Milton’s design and execution of ‘90s-style trousers made from old materials wins $500 grand prize ecomaine today announced that Aurora Milton, a sophomore at Cape Elizabeth High School, won […]

Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management unveils ‘upcycled’ designs from Maine students, to be voted on through Earth Day ecomaine today announced three finalists for its school-based Upcycle Challenge, which […]

Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling provides funding annually for recycling, composting, and increased public awareness of waste reduction & diversion programs ecomaine has launched its call for schools in its […]

Want to win $500 for your school’s Green Team, STEM Club, or Project Graduation? Submit your design using upcycled materials and let us know how it works! In the past, […]