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New & Noteworthy News from ecomaine. Read below to find out what’s been happening at ecomaine.

Striving for Excellence

June 4, 2021
ecomaine is proud to share that our organization is the cover feature article in Waste Advantage Magazine this June.  Our work in recycling, food waste diversion, waste-to-energy, commitment to safety […]
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The benefits of waste-to-energy

May 25, 2021
Report issued by professor and chemical engineer Dr. Marco Castaldi showcases up-to-date data on advantages of waste-to-energy plants A report released this week seeks to inform the waste industry, policymakers, […]
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Fiddlehead Center for the Arts wins ecomaine’s ‘Upcycle Challenge’

April 22, 2021
Scarborough-based non-profit’s design of chandelier from single-use plastic bottles gains most votes, grand prize on Earth Day ecomaine is pleased to announce that the Fiddlehead Center for the Arts in […]
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VOTE NOW! ecomaine announces Finalists for 2021 Upcycle Challenge

April 13, 2021
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 […]
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ecomaine on Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling

March 5, 2021
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 […]
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ecomaine announces ‘Master Recycler’ course

February 25, 2021
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 […]
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Battery Safety Webinar from Call2Recycle

February 17, 2021
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, […]
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The return of ecomaine’s Upcycle Challenge!

January 19, 2021
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 […]
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ecomaine’s Busy Week

January 15, 2021
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 […]
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2021 eco-Excellence Award nominations

November 19, 2020
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 […]
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