Community Engagement

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Efforts to engage communities in waste reduction range from education initiatives to volunteer opportunities – and beyond! Explore the case studies below to learn more about successful community-based waste reduction efforts in Maine.

Image of a group of yard signs supporting plastic bag ban in York

Bring Your Own Bag York

Community Activism

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Catholic Charities Maine

Engaging Volunteers

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Limerick Transfer Station

Community Support

Sorting food waste

Massabesic Middle School

Empowering Students

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Portland Habitat Restore

Engaging Volunteers

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Ruth’s Reusable Resources

Engaging Volunteers

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Waterville Pay-As-You-Throw

Incentivizing Behavior Change