When people recycle waste, the market determines how the waste is reused. Bram Sable-Smith investigates the recycling process in Maine and how the recycling market functions.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

Erin Bonville captures the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center.

Tania van Bergen highlights the life of Pam Ward, owner of a recycling redemption center. Van Bergen covers the work that Ward puts into her business and her personal life.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Elka Uchman documents how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

The idea of recycling is nothing new, and for people in Maine they have been finding ways to reuse old items for generations. Joshua Gallant captures how Mainers salvage and repurpose second hand items.

Driving around to locations in New England to collect grease waste, Maine Standard Biofuels turns used grease into biodiesel. Casey Gordon captures the work that Maine Standard Biofuels does to provide a local recycled fuel source.

Driving around to locations in New England to collect grease waste, Maine Standard Biofuels turns used grease into biodiesel. Caitlin Allen highlights the work that Maine Standard Biofuels does to provide a local recycled fuel source, and how the company is still working to secure customers.

When Mick Smith retired from being a psychologist, he decided to turn to something entirely different, collecting scrap metal. Cory Valentine profiles the work Smith does to collect metal and sell it.

In the city of Portland, the men and women with the Sanitation Department play a crucial role in keeping the city clean. Workers with the department speak about their experiences at work and dealing with complaints.

In the city of Portland, the men and women with the Sanitation Department play a crucial role in keeping the city clean. Cait Wilson captures images of workers with the department.

Jennifer Mikulski speaks to individuals about garbage collecting and waste systems.