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Litter Prevention & Recycling
We are Alaskans for
Litter Prevention & Recycling
LATEST ALPAR NEWS
- Fall Flying Cans totals more than double!Follow Third quarter Flying Cans/Flying Bottles show the amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) more than doubled year-over year. Meanwhile the number of bags of plastic beverage bottles sent in for recycling nearly doubled as well. The biggest contributor in… Read more: Fall Flying Cans totals more than double!
- ALPAR awards due 9.30.2024Follow (and a chance to win one of four $500 grants) ALPAR’s annual awards recognize companies, organizations or individuals that have made significant impact in litter prevention and recycling. They are intended to celebrate their achievements and commitment as well… Read more: ALPAR awards due 9.30.2024
- Flying Cans/Bottles summer updateFollow Second quarter totals for 2024 show the total amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) and bags of plastic beverage bottles sent in for recycling to be lower than the year prior. That said, we just got a report of… Read more: Flying Cans/Bottles summer update
- Making Alaska beautiful!Follow Community cleanups are in full swing in many communities, each with the goal to make Alaska beautiful. To date, we’ve sent out nearly 700 cases (that’s 140,000 bags!) of yellow ALPAR bags to more than 100 locations across the… Read more: Making Alaska beautiful!
- Flying Cans/Bottles update for Q1Follow First quarter totals for 2024 show the total amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) and bags of plastic beverage bottles sent in for recycling to be lower than the year prior. More than 40 communities (off the road, rail… Read more: Flying Cans/Bottles update for Q1
- Rural Alaska continues to crush it!Follow Congratulations to the following ALPAR Flying Cans participants who received funding this week to purchase can crushers (either small hand-operated or larger mechanized versions) in 2024. Eight communities will share nearly $9,000 in equipment funding. Those receiving funds: Nondalton… Read more: Rural Alaska continues to crush it!
BE AN ALPAR EXPERT
Recycling right is more important than ever. We’ve got the tips to help you be a recycling pro!
Learn about our programs to help overcome the challenges of recycling in Alaska.
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🍂 Recycle cans and win cash and prizes with ALPAR’s Can Do Kids program! Kids can continue to earn cash and win prizes this season!
November Prizes:
🎤 SuperSound karaoke machine (with 2 microphones)
❄️ Snowshoe kit (with snowshoe poles)
💵 Plus CASH for your cans!
How to get started:
1. Gather Your Cans: Collect aluminum cans from home, neighbors, friends, family, or your parents’ workplace. Start building your stash!
2. Sort Smart: Only aluminum cans are accepted. Remember, a magnet won’t stick to aluminum cans. Make sure your cans are clean and sorted before bringing them in.
3. Store Safely: Find a dry spot at home—like a closet or garage—and keep your cans in clean bags or boxes.
4. Recycle & Win: Head to the Anchorage Recycling Center to redeem your cans for cash and enter to win fabulous prizes. Make it a family outing—weekly or monthly, it’s up to you!
For details on drop-off hours, call the Anchorage Recycling Center at 562-2267.
The Can Do Kids program is managed by ALPAR, funded by the PepsiCo Foundation, and powered by the WestRock Anchorage Recycling Center. Start recycling today and see what cool prizes you can win!
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Since 2015, Subaru and the National Parks Conservation Association have teamed up with the National Park Service to tackle waste across our national parks, starting with Denali National Park and Preserve, Grand Teton, and Yosemite. Their “Don’t Feed the Landfills” initiative has diverted 11,000 tons of waste from landfills, cutting waste by 50% in these parks alone. Some of the efforts include sustainable food packaging, reusable containers and standardized bin labeling designed to increase recycling participation, as well as grant funding for more than 1,000 bear-proof containers and nearly 30 water-filling stations.
The initiative now reaches nearly 60 parks, with expanded efforts underway at Big Bend and Zion. This partnership sets a sustainable example, helping preserve our parks for future generations.
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Subaru pitches in on landfill diversion
www.wastetodaymagazine.com
Automaker says in its nearly 10-year partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association it has helped divert 11,000 tons of materials.
Congratulations to the 2024 ALPAR Awards winners! ALPAR’s annual awards recognize companies, organizations or individuals that have made significant impact in litter prevention and recycling. This year’s awards were held Oct. 17th at Main Event Grill & Catering in Anchorage. Dale Westerlin, ALPAR President (representing TOTE) and Kurt Froening, ALPAR 1st Vice President (representing Alaska Waste) shared the duty of master of ceremonies.
Winners include Alaska Military Youth Academy ~ AMYA, Net Your Problem, Talkeetna Recycling Committee, Cooper Landing Senior Citizens Corp, CARRS/Safeway, and Jenny Forner of Anchorage re:MADE.
Thanks to our sponsors, Weaver Brothers Inc., who provided $500 to each community award winner, TOTE Maritime Alaska, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Alaska and Pepsi Bottling Group.
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