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ecomaine invites Maine students to invent new items from waste with Upcycle Challenge

January 9, 2023
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 […]
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ecomaine calls for 2023 eco-Excellence Award nominations

November 14, 2022
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.
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Recycling is a Work of Art Contest Accepting Designs for 2022

July 19, 2022
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 […]
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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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