News
New & Noteworthy News from ecomaine. Read below to find out what’s been happening at ecomaine.
5 Tips for a Sustainable Valentines Day
With millions of greeting cards, plastic-wrapped chocolates, and single-use plastic decorations hitting store shelves (and later, landfills), this holiday can generate a surprising amount of waste. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to celebrate sustainably without sacrificing romance. Here’s your ecomaine-approved guide to an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day!
Appreciating the People Who Make it Happen
At ecomaine, the driving force behind our success has always been our people. As CEO Kevin Roche puts it, “The employees make it happen.” It’s a sentiment that encapsulates what makes the solid waste and recycling industry so dynamic and fulfilling.
What’s the Most Sustainable Way to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree?
The holidays are over, and it’s time to part ways with your Christmas tree. But did you know there’s a sustainable way to dispose of it here in Portland (and most other communities in Maine)? Instead of letting it go to waste, your tree can have a second life—whether it’s turned into mulch or even used to generate electricity!
Introducing Our EPA Grant Team
We’re so excited to introduce ecomaine’s new team members, backed by $2 Million EPA Grant that takes on multi-family recycling challenges across Maine!
EPR for Packaging Rules Approved
Maine’s EPR for Packaging Rules Approved: A Milestone for Sustainable Waste Management
Campaign Clutter? Tips to Dispose of Yard Signs
No matter who you voted for, let’s all ELECT to do the right thing with those campaign signs!
10 Common Recycling Mistakes
And How to Avoid Them!
Understanding Maine’s Waste: The Maine Waste Characterization Study
As the conversation around sustainability and waste diversion gains momentum, especially surrounding new Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) policies, one initiative is taking a deep dive into the specifics of waste generation and disposal. The Maine Waste Characterization Study, spearheaded by the Maine DEP and conducted by MSW Consultants, is a pivotal project aimed at better understanding the composition of waste in the state and identifying opportunities for improvement in waste management practices.
Kevin Roche Appointed Secretary of SWANA
ecomaine’s CEO and General Manager, Kevin Roche, Appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Solid Waste Association of North America
Slow Down to Get Around: A SWANA Campaign
ecomaine is continuing to put safety first with our support of the “Slow Down to Get Around” campaign that encourages safe driving, especially within the ecomaine campus.