Maine is drafting a first-in-the-nation law to shift the cost of disposing of packaging materials from consumers to private companies.
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Commentary: Make it easier for Maine shoppers to avoid single-use plastic
L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins backs bill to bolster local recycling rates across the country
Maine’s senior senator is among the backers of a $75 million U.S. Senate proposal to educate Americans about how and why they ought to recycle.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fiberight waste facility opens doors after delays, serving central Maine region
After more than a year of delays, the Hampden-based trash-to-fuel plant is processing trash from 115 Maine communities, and hopes to see that number climb.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Recycling exchange store set to open at Clinton Transfer Station
According to Town Manager Earla Haggerty, the exchange shop was created as a way to not only cut down on the cost of waste but to encourage what she is calling “community recycling.”
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Beverage companies investing millions in push to recycle bottles
Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper are investing $100 million to improve U.S. bottle recycling and processing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
Portland composting company wins regional EPA award
Garbage to Garden composts the food scraps it picks up from local residents.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Before you recycle that jar, reuse it
Rather than waste water to wash used food jars and tubs, first make vinaigrette, dessert sauce, sweetener for tea and more right in the containers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville City Council debates the future of funding recycling center
With Waterville already operating a curbside recycling service, some councilors see recyclers such as I Recycle Inc. as redundant, but businesses see them as necessary.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Reform needed for state recycling
A disposal fee on packaging manufacturers would reduce the waste stream and take pressure off municipal budgets.