School Notebook: Oct. 6

Maine’s recycling market recovers after years-long downturn

The value of household paper, cardboard, metal and plastic surged in the last year as demand for materials intensified.

Ecomaine accepting designs for Recycling is a Work of Art contest

A ton of beach trash earns Portland resident sustainability award

Mary Vertz and her group Casco Bay Cleanup Project receive ecomaine's eco-Excellence award for their successful efforts.

School Notebook: April 21

Ecomaine will roll out second phase of its recycling education program next month

For 10 weeks this spring, interns will again inspect recycling bins in five communities to teach residents how to reduce contaminants.

School Notebook: Feb. 3

Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility

Chemicals from an improperly discarded lithium ion battery apparently ignited materials at the single-sort recycling facility, a spokesman for ecomaine said.

School Notebook: Nov. 25

Grants available for for recycling, composting in Maine schools