recycling
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Former Bath councilor turns trash into treasure during pandemic
“When I’m sewing or creating something, it feels good knowing what I’m diverting it away from the landfill,” said Mari Eosco.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Christmas tree disposal scheduled in Portland
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Our View: Out-of-state waste has no place in Maine landfills
Regulators and the Legislature should close a loophole that goes against the intent of a decades-old law.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2020
Potential buyers of Fiberight waste plant narrowed to 3, as officials eye re-start of Maine plant
The waste-to-energy plant in Hampden, serving more than 100 Maine communities, has been shut down since May over financial problems.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
Glass won’t be recyclable in Brunswick in two weeks
Town officials estimate that taking glass out of the recycling stream will save roughly $7,000 in processing costs between now and June 30, 2021.
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PublishedJune 17, 2020
Maine towns’ trash disposal future in limbo as buyer sought for beleaguered plant
The Municipal Review Committee updated members Wednesday on its efforts to find a new buyer and operator after Coastal Maine LLC suspended operations last month at the Fiberight plant in Hampden.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
Brunswick council considers halting glass recycling to reduce costs
By removing glass, the heaviest item in the average recycling bin, officials hope to reduce the overall weight of the materials, therefore reducing the cost of recycling.
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PublishedApril 13, 2020
Garbage on the rise in Maine during pandemic, but recycling remains vital
Recycled cardboard and paper keep the supply chain moving for makers of toilet paper and cardboard boxes destined to be part of future shipments to grocery stores and hospitals.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2020
Source Awards nominations are open
We are looking for people, businesses and organizations in your community working to make Maine and the world a greener place.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Two sides clash on bill to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Supporters tell lawmakers that making producers pay to dispose of packaging waste would improve recycling programs and help taxpayers. Businesses and national trade groups say it would be expensive, disruptive and hard to follow.
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