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$9,555 Granted to Maine Schools for Recycling & Composting

June 22, 2022
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 […]
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Cape Elizabeth high schooler wins ecomaine’s ‘Upcycle Challenge’

May 2, 2022
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 […]
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VOTE NOW! ecomaine announces Finalists for 2022 Upcycle Challenge

April 15, 2022
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 […]
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ecomaine announces call for proposals for waste diversion grants in Maine schools

March 9, 2022
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 […]
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ecomaine’s 2022 Upcycle Challenge!

January 31, 2022
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, […]
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database of tree disposal options

December 16, 2021
Online map and list tool gives options for Mainers to send holiday trees to be mulched, chipped, composted In order to promote sustainable options for disposal of trees following the […]
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ecomaine reminds Mainers to keep recycling right during the holiday season

December 13, 2021
Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes are among recyclable items, but wreaths, trees, Styrofoam, and string lights are not PORTLAND, Maine – ecomaine, the Portland-based recycling facility, is making a list […]
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ecomaine on Public Radio & Public Television

November 15, 2021
PBS Newshour and Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling reported on the state of recycling in Maine, and asked ecomaine to lend a hand. ecomaine maintained a robust presence on public […]
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ecomaine calls for 2022 eco-Excellence Award nominations

November 8, 2021
Maine’s recycling and waste manager to celebrate leaders in sustainability, recycling, composting, and waste management from across the state ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, opened […]
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ABC National News visits ecomaine

November 5, 2021
Washington Reporter Devin Dwyer talks recycling and Maine’s extended producer responsibility law with ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche, tours ecomaine facility. Following CNBC’s visit to ecomaine in September, this month brought […]
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