ecoMaine News

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

On Friday, March 5, ecomaine‘s CEO Kevin Roche participated in an hour-long conversation on Maine Public Radio’s statewide call-in program, Maine Calling, on the issue of landfill diversion and the […]

Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management unveils six-month guided curriculum to become ‘certified ecomaineiac’ with education on proper recycling practices, industry markets, policies and advocacy, and waste reduction ecomaine is […]

Following a recent fire at ecomaine sparked by an improperly-disposed-of lithium-ion battery – in which, thankfully, no one was hurt – ecomaine hosted Sean Plasse, Regional Program Manager from Call2Recycle, […]

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! Last year, we […]

We at ecomaine pride ourselves on our education, outreach, and increasing awareness of sustainable waste management strategies.  This week has been full of highlights of such activities, and I’m pleased […]

Portland-based recycling and waste manager to celebrate leaders in sustainability from across Maine ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling and sustainable waste management, opens its call for nominations for the […]

Maine’s leader in single-sort recycling provides funding for recycling, composting, and increased public awareness of sustainable habits Following America Recycles Day on November 15, ecomaine announced more than $18,500 in grant funding […]

The solid waste industry has been challenged in recent months in Maine and elsewhere by fluctuating markets, the COVID-19 pandemic, and evolving packaging materials.  ecomaine CEO Kevin Roche presented, as […]

Maybe you’ve heard this over the last couple of years, but what we all put in our recycling bin actually matters a lot.  And now, during a pandemic, it matters […]