ecoMaine News

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 […]

Individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses received awards for their commitment to sustainability and community throughout the last year Citing the achievements of 20 individuals, organizations, and businesses, ecomaine’s Board recognized […]

ecomaine generates around 100,000 MWh of electricity every year – all from Maine’s trash!  That’s enough to power our own operations, our two electric vehicles, and about 15,000 homes in our region, […]

ecomaine will award up to six area artists or groups with paint supplies and $500 stipend to paint drop-off recycling stations Contact: Matt Grondin, Communications Manager(207) 523-3108; grondin@ecomaine.org ecomaine, Maine’s leader in single-sort […]

December December e-newsletter (December 9, 2019) November Use This, Not That! (Holiday Edition) (November 19, 2019) Nominate your eco-hero for an ecomaine eco-Excellence Award NOW through January 31, 2020! (November 15) ecomaine grants […]