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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.
Did you know? 85% of Halloween costumes end up in landfills each year. Join ecomaine at the Libby Memorial Library for a presentation on tips and tricks for making your Halloween a little "greener" - from upcycled decor, to low waste costume ideas, to recycling guidelines before and after the spooky day. Attendees will have the opportunity to make-and-take an upcycled decoration. For more information, visit the Libby Memorial Library's website or call (207)934-4351.
Save the date! Household hazardous waste drop off for residents of the Town of Kennebunk will be on Saturday, October 10th at the Town Garage (36 Sea Road) from 8AM-1PM. […]
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.
Staff and volunteers will be at the Patten Free Library in Bath this November to help repair electronics, clothing, small appliances, wooden furniture, and more. Stop by to learn something new, save money, and help the planet!
Join staff and community members at the Curtis Memorial Library for their October Repair Fair! Expert volunteers can fix your everyday items and help keep them out of the trash. They’ll even show you how to make repairs yourself. From electronics and computers, to clothing and leather goods, small appliances and lamps, to wooden furniture, and more.
For more information visit the Curtis Memorial Library's website or call (207)725-5242.
Is there something around your home that needs fixing? Maybe it’s a cherished item you can’t quite bring yourself to discard, or an appliance or gadget you know could be repaired but don’t know where to start.
Bring it to the Yarmouth Repair Meetup, where volunteers will help you repair or mend your broken items - and who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two along the way!
We will be back at Octoberfest in Lyman this year with trivia, free swag, and answers to all your waste, recycling, and composting questions. Stop by and say hi!
Roughly 40% of plastics produced every year are designed for single-use packaging. Join us at South Portland's Main Library on Monday, October 19th at 2PM for a workshop that will cover the ins and outs of reducing plastic waste, the dos and don’ts of plastics recycling, and ways to swap out single-use plastics. At the end of the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to make their own reusable food wrap from fabric scraps and beeswax. Materials will be provided. To register, call the South Portland Library at (207)767-7660.
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