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- 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more: Rural Alaska continues to crush it!
- The bags are back!Follow While the New Year may have just started, ALPAR’s 2024 litter prevention season is well underway! Last week we received 879 cases of ALPAR bags. The green bags are used for Flying Cans; the… Read more: The bags are back!
- Almost twice as many bottles in 2023Follow Year-end totals show the total amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) to be lower than the year prior, while the number of bags of plastic bottles sent in to be recycled was up. More… Read more: Almost twice as many bottles in 2023
- 2023 year in reviewFollow ALPAR’s board, sponsors, funders, volunteers and grant recipients continue to amaze us with their support and dedication to our mission: removing litter and ensuring valuable materials go to the Lower 48 for recycling. Check… Read more: 2023 year in review
- One last push till end of the year!Follow Thank you to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 2,804 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the third quarter of 2023. UBCs are… Read more: One last push till end of the year!
- Flying Cans participants send nearly 2 tons of aluminum cans in Q2Follow Congratulations to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 3,915 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the second quarter of 2023. UBCs are routed… Read more: Flying Cans participants send nearly 2 tons of aluminum cans in Q2
- 2023 ALPAR awards due Sept. 1: cash grants to community award winnersFollow 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 as provide inspiration for others.… Read more: 2023 ALPAR awards due Sept. 1: cash grants to community award winners
- Let’s be litter free in 2023!Follow Despite the deep snow, now is the time for planning as we start to see little bits of trash starting to peek through the grit. Our goal is to decrease the litter in the… Read more: Let’s be litter free in 2023!
- Rural Alaska is crushing it!Follow Congratulations to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 4,659 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the first quarter of 2023. UBCs are routed… Read more: Rural Alaska is crushing it!
- Let’s be litter free in 2023: Youth Litter Patrol applications due April 1st (no foolin’)Follow The Youth Litter Patrol (YLP) program aims to clean up and prevent litter in Alaska by providing seed money to communities to employ youth (ages 14-17 years old) during snow-free months. YLP also aides… Read more: Let’s be litter free in 2023: Youth Litter Patrol applications due April 1st (no foolin’)
- ALPAR receives PepsiCo Foundation Smiles in Action AwardFollow ALPAR is proud to announce that we were recognized with a Smiles in Action Award from the PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. The program is a part of the company’s efforts… Read more: ALPAR receives PepsiCo Foundation Smiles in Action Award
- Remote Alaska recycles more than 11 tons of aluminum cans in 2022Follow Congratulations to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 21,476 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in 2022. UBCs are routed to the Anchorage Recycling… Read more: Remote Alaska recycles more than 11 tons of aluminum cans in 2022
- Recycling Christmas tree & string lights: how to stay on Santa’s good list (and avoid the naughty list)Follow Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services and CARRS/Safeway is hosting free Christmas tree recycling from December 28, 2022 through January 15, 2023. Live… Read more: Recycling Christmas tree & string lights: how to stay on Santa’s good list (and avoid the naughty list)
- Celebrate America Recycles Day (everyday)Follow America Recycles Day (November 15) recognizes the importance and impact of recycling, which has contributed to American prosperity and the protection of our environment. The recycling rate has increased from less than seven percent… Read more: Celebrate America Recycles Day (everyday)
- ALPAR 40th anniversary celebration showcases endeavors from Unalaska to JuneauFollow This year’s awards were held at Arctic Valley Ski Area and marked the 40th anniversary of the organization. The event demonstrated the breadth of applications from throughout the state and heralded those who have… Read more: ALPAR 40th anniversary celebration showcases endeavors from Unalaska to Juneau
- Join us for ALPAR’s 40th Anniversary!Follow Join us at Arctic Valley Ski Area on Thurs/Aug. 25, 2022 for free chairlift rides (up only) from 5-8 p.m. The first 150 people will be treated to free mini cupcakes and beverages. See… Read more: Join us for ALPAR’s 40th Anniversary!
- ALPAR Flying Cans program nearly doubles collections in Q2Follow ALPAR Flying Cans participants nearly doubled the total number of pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) sent in via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association during the second quarter of this year. Participants… Read more: ALPAR Flying Cans program nearly doubles collections in Q2
- ALPAR nominations are open!Follow (due Aug. 1, 2022) 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 as… Read more: ALPAR nominations are open!
- Rural Alaska is crushing it!Follow In anticipation of Earth Day, ALPAR announces the following – Congratulations to the following ALPAR Flying Cans participants!Tier 1: Native Village of Kongiganak IGAP (granted $5,000)Tier 2: Holly Cross Village IGAP (granted $175)Tier 2:… Read more: Rural Alaska is crushing it!
- More youth in yellow vests!Follow After cutting programming significantly last year, we are pleased to announce a considerable boost to ALPAR’s Youth Litter Patrol (YLP) program in 2022 thanks to one of our legacy donors: ConocoPhillips Alaska. ConocoPhillips Alaska… Read more: More youth in yellow vests!
- Recycle your Christmas tree December 28 through January 15 at CARRS/Safeway stores in Anchorage, Eagle River and PalmerFollow Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services and CARRS/Safeway is hosting free Christmas tree recycling from December 28, 2021 through January 15, 2022. Live… Read more: Recycle your Christmas tree December 28 through January 15 at CARRS/Safeway stores in Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer
- Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant fundingFollow ANCHORAGE, Nov. 18, 2021 – Efforts to make aluminum beverage cans from rural areas easier to recycle will get a much-needed boost from the local Coca-Cola bottler and the Odom Corporation. The Coca-Cola Bottling… Read more: Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant funding
- Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recyclingFollow ANCHORAGE, Nov. 15, 2021 – Northern Star Resources Limited (Pogo) has committed to a three-year investment by sponsoring Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) bag program starting in 2022. Hundreds of rural communities… Read more: Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recycling
- ALPAR celebrates superheroes of the industryFollow While we have had to put this year’s in-person celebration on hold, ALPAR continues to salute excellence in recycling and litter prevention by recognizing companies, organizations and individuals who have made significant impacts in… Read more: ALPAR celebrates superheroes of the industry
- Local airline crew lifts litter from landscapeFollow Thanks to the dedicated employees of Alaska Airlines, they collected more than 1,100 pounds of litter as part of their ALPAR Adopt-a-bike path in Anchorage. The crew included seven volunteers and one four-legged mascot… Read more: Local airline crew lifts litter from landscape
- ALPAR awards cancelledFollow This year’s event (previously scheduled for Oct. 7, 2021) has been cancelled. Nominations are currently being reviewed by our board and winners will be notified by phone call or email by Oct. 7th We… Read more: ALPAR awards cancelled
- Earth Day 2021: Keep Alaska beautiful today and every dayFollow As we turn the calendar to April 22nd we are reminded that Earth Day can jump start individual actions that ripple across our communities and state as a whole. The shared responsibility to maintain… Read more: Earth Day 2021: Keep Alaska beautiful today and every day
- Nominate your recycling and litter prevention super hero!Follow ALPAR awards – nomination form – due Sept 1 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… Read more: Nominate your recycling and litter prevention super hero!
- Balancing money and missionFollow As we round out the first quarter of 2021, we have found ourselves feeling both lucky and leery – lucky to have cultivated a supportive board and donations from businesses, yet leery as we… Read more: Balancing money and mission
- Start the New Year right by recycling your live Christmas tree (and lights)Follow ALPAR, in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services, and CARRS/Safeway is hosting free Christmas tree recycling from December 28 through January 15. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at Anchorage,… Read more: Start the New Year right by recycling your live Christmas tree (and lights)
- Live out America Recycles DayFollow As we look to celebrate America Recycles Day (Nov. 15th) consider living it out everyday! How? Test your knowledge by taking a look at the recycling myths in our 2020-2021ALPAR Recycle Guide; find resources… Read more: Live out America Recycles Day
- Gathering glass: Anchorage tests collection at East HighFollow Anchorage’s Solid Waste Services recently added glass collection bins to their East High School community collection site. If successful, more will be added. Keeping it clean and free from contamination will be key. For… Read more: Gathering glass: Anchorage tests collection at East High
- ALPAR awarded crowning achievementFollow ALPAR was named as the National Recycling Coalition’s 2020 Outstanding Business Leadership Nonprofit of the Year. We have had a long-standing relationship with business partners who share the same commitment to our state, its… Read more: ALPAR awarded crowning achievement
- CARRS/Safeway continues to recycle plastic bagsFollow CARRS/Safeway is accepting plastic bags at all their locations in Alaska – they collect and send the bags to their own distribution/recycle center in the L48. The stores generally have a collection box/container (like… Read more: CARRS/Safeway continues to recycle plastic bags
- Anchorage adds a slice to the recycling pieFollow (8.17.2020) Anchorage – Effective immediately, pizza boxes are allowed in all Anchorage cardboard recycling. New data shows that grease and small amounts of cheese in pizza boxes has no impact on the ability of… Read more: Anchorage adds a slice to the recycling pie
- Air carriers create lift for rural recycling backhaul programFollow Flying Cans history – 1990 news clip For more than 30 years local air carriers have been a part of a legacy – one that often goes unseen and uncelebrated. In honor of National… Read more: Air carriers create lift for rural recycling backhaul program
- Plastic nursery pot recycling event on pauseFollow In the past ALPAR has organized a plastic nursery pot recycling event in Anchorage at the Alaska Botanical Garden. However this year, due to COVID-19 concerns and the marketability of #3-7 plastics, we will… Read more: Plastic nursery pot recycling event on pause
- Kongiganak kids keep Alaska beautifulFollow Kongiganak is just one of the many communities participating in this year’s Youth Litter Patrol program. The kids cleaned up their community by filling 212 yellow ALPAR bags with trash and 22 green ALPAR… Read more: Kongiganak kids keep Alaska beautiful
- COVID-19 relief for frontline sanitation and recycling workersFollow Don’t leave them at the curb – be sure to thank all those who handle what we put in the bin as part of Waste and Recycling Workers Week (June 17). Despite significant… Read more: COVID-19 relief for frontline sanitation and recycling workers
- Collaboration creates unique communication toolFollow youth recycling poster in Yupik_11x17 youth recycling poster in Yupik_24x36 In cooperation with ALPAR and Zender Environmental, the Alaska DEC Solid Waste Program translated this poster into Yupik to encourage youth recycling efforts.… Read more: Collaboration creates unique communication tool
- EPA stresses importance of recycling, proper disposal of PPEFollow EPA is encouraging all Americans to recycle materials from their households and properly dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially during the Coronavirus public health emergency. Recycling isn’t just good for the planet by… Read more: EPA stresses importance of recycling, proper disposal of PPE
- Clean up, not clean out on Earth DayFollow April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global celebration fostering a clean, healthy environment and a more prosperous future. While many of us are staying safe at home this Earth Day,… Read more: Clean up, not clean out on Earth Day
- America Recycles Day – making a mantra more meaningfulFollow Reduce, reuse, recycle – while the majority of us can recite this alliteration in our sleep, it takes commitment to make this mantra a part of our waking hours. And let’s face it, recycling… Read more: America Recycles Day – making a mantra more meaningful
- Plastic Bag BanFollow As Anchorage prepares for the September 15 ban of certain bags within the Municipality of Anchorage, it is sure to catch some off guard, while others will be ready for the switch. Here is… Read more: Plastic Bag Ban
- Leadership changes at ALPARFollow Fall signals a change in seasons, and for ALPAR, a change has been underway as well. In August, Mary Fisher retired after 18 years at the helm serving as the organization’s third executive director… Read more: Leadership changes at ALPAR
- ALPAR and Partners Recycle 6,000 Christmas Trees this year!Follow Anchorage and Valley residents had one more thing to be thankful for over our holiday season: Christmas Tree Recycling! Over 6,000 trees were recycled this year (200 more than last year) thanks to a… Read more: ALPAR and Partners Recycle 6,000 Christmas Trees this year!
- 100% Recycled Glass Beds Pipe for Railroad ProjectFollow The Alaska Railroad sewer extension project now underway is using 500 tons of 100% Recycled Glass Aggregate (RGA) as the bedding material for 1,100 feet of pipe on Railroad Avenue. 500 tons represents 40… Read more: 100% Recycled Glass Beds Pipe for Railroad Project
- IT’S B-A-A-A-A-C-K! Glass Recycling Returns to AnchorageFollow ALPAR is excited to announce the return of glass recycling to Anchorage just in time for America Recycles Day and Anchorage Recycles Day! The program will be drop off only for clean, empty glass… Read more: IT’S B-A-A-A-A-C-K! Glass Recycling Returns to Anchorage
- Covered & Secured Loads Prevent Litter and AccidentsFollow While driving down the Glenn Highway yesterday, I, yet again, was confronted with the situation that causes at the very least an eye-roll. The pickup truck in front of me let loose a plastic… Read more: Covered & Secured Loads Prevent Litter and Accidents