ecoMaine News

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 […]

Katherine Bender of Falmouth High School upcycled old clothing into new hair accessories; wins grand prize for FHS According to Katherine Bender, the desire to spend less time and money […]

ecomaine, Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management, welcomed news of broad federal focus on importance of residential recycling to global manufacturing industry PORTLAND – (May 13, 2020) Yesterday, the U.S. […]

Social Distancing w/ Kevin Roche  Many of us haven’t heard of the term until the current novel coronavirus pandemic. However, this isn’t a new tool at all.  Studies back in […]

ecomaine will hold Hauler Appreciation Day two months early to recognize waste collection workers’ increased efforts during COVID-19 challenges Ordinarily, ecomaine would hold its Hauler Appreciation Day in June each […]

Maine’s leading recycler keeps up with remote learning with sustainable education resources, despite quarantines, remote learning With many Maine schools closed, students learning at home, and teachers and parents employing […]