ecomaine
Maine's Leader in Sustainable Waste Management
Join Ripe for Repair on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Congress Square Park in Portland for a free community repair meetup! Bring your broken toys, bicycles, small appliances, clothes, lamps, and small furniture, and local volunteer fixers will help you mend them on the spot, keeping useful items out of the landfill and in your hands a little longer.
ecomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling, composting, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home.
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Pet Rock in the Park, taking place Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park in Portland! This free, pet-friendly festival brings together vendors, non-profits, and food trucks for a fun-filled day celebrating pets and their people, with proceeds supporting the Animal Cancer Foundation and other animal-centric causes.
ecomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling, composting, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home.
"Wishcycling" - the practice of tossing materials in your recycling bin without knowing whether they are truly recyclable - has many impacts on the recycling process. From plastic grocery bags, to styrofoam, to loose bottle caps, and more, commonly "wishcycled" items are easy to come by, and confusing to dispose of properly. This presentation explores the ins and outs of recycling, the many impacts of wishcycling on the recycling process, a behind the scenes look at ecomaine's single-sort recycling facility, and a glimpse of what's ahead.
Stop by the ecomaine table in the concourse of Hadlock Stadium, home of Maine's Minor League Baseball team! The Portland Sea Dogs will be playing the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at 6pm. Stop by to learn about recycling, eat a hot dog and cheer on your local baseball team!
ecomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling, composting, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home.
Join the Maine Resource Recovery Association for a webinar with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection as they discuss Maine's latest Waste Characterization Study. This report is a detailed analysis of the state of Maine's waste stream composition, with critical data to drive waste diversion efforts.
Did you know? Over 40% of all plastics made every year are designed to be used only once. Join us for a workshop that will cover the ins and outs of plastic waste and single-use plastic swaps. Attendees will also learn how to make their own reusable food wrap from fabric scraps and beeswax, a great alternative to plastic wrap and foodware.
On Saturday September 19th from 10AM-12PM, the Dyer Library will be hosting knowledgeable helpers to mend clothes, repair jewelry, fix small appliances, answer plant questions, diagnose bike issues, and more. Bring your items and get your questions answered!
For more information, reach out library staff at (207)283-3861.
Local non-profit Friends of Casco Bay are hosting a trash clean up on Back Bay in Portland, Maine on Friday Sept 25, 2026. Come out for a morning of community care in cleaning up a well used recreation space on Casco Bay. Keep waste out of our ocean!
Test your recycling knowledge with ecomaine's soccer-themed sorting game! Toss balls into the correct bin: trash, recycling, or compost, based on the item on each ball. It’s fast, it’s fun, and you might just learn something new. Perfect for kids, but honestly, adults are just as welcome to take a shot.
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