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

April 27, 2020June 14, 2020

Hauler Appreciation 2020

ecomaine will hold Hauler Appreciation Day two months early to recognize waste collection workers’ increased efforts during COVID-19 challenges

April 1, 2020June 12, 2020

Celebrating Earth Day from afar, ecomaine’s education continues

Maine’s leading recycler keeps up with remote learning with sustainable education resources, despite quarantines, remote learning

March 20, 2020June 12, 2020

Kevin Roche & Dr. Nirav Shah on Maine Calling

March 12, 2020June 12, 2020

20 for 20: ecomaine recognizes 20 ‘sustainable Mainers’ with 2020 eco-Excellence Awards

Individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses received awards for their commitment to sustainability and community throughout the last year

March 5, 2020June 14, 2020

ecomaine announces purchase of all-electric waste hauling trucks

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, too!

February 4, 2020June 14, 2020

Recycling is a Work of Art Painting Contest NOW OPEN

Contact: Matt Grondin, Communications Manager
(207) 523-3108; grondin@ecomaine.org

January 1, 2019June 12, 2020

News from 2019

December e-newsletter (December 9, 2019)

January 1, 2018June 12, 2020

News from 2018

ecomaine on News Center Maine’s 207 with holiday recycling DOs and DON’Ts (December 20, 2018)

January 1, 2017June 12, 2020

News from 2017

ecomaine offers six tricks for celebrating sustainably

January 1, 2016June 12, 2020

News from 2016

ecomaine and Coast 93.1 issue tips on how to stay on the Recycling “Nice” list through the holidays

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