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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 in 1960 to the current rate of 32 percent. An EPA study found that recycling and reuse activities in the…
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ALPAR 40th anniversary celebration showcases endeavors from Unalaska to Juneau
Follow 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 supported ALPAR over the past four decades. For a list of award winners and photos go to the Awards page.
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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 flyer below for event details.
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ALPAR Flying Cans program nearly doubles collections in Q2
Follow 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 sent 5,562 pounds of UBCs during the months of April, May and June. This is compared to 2,944 pounds in…
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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 provide inspiration for others. Award nomination procedures and criteria:• The applicant or project must be located/conducted in Alaska.• You may…
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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: Louden (Galena) Tribal Council IGAP (granted $130) The groups above were selected as the finalists for this year’sCoca-Cola Bottling of…
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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 not only committed $10,000 to cover the costs of the yellow safety vests worn by YLP youth, they also committed…
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Recycle your Christmas tree December 28 through January 15 at CARRS/Safeway stores in Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer
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, 2021 through January 15, 2022. Live Christmas trees can be dropped off at Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer CARRS store parking lots. Look for the signs…
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Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant funding
Follow 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 Co. of Alaska and Odom joined forces to provide financial assistance to rural Alaska recycling efforts managed by Alaskans for…
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Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recycling
Follow 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 across Alaska rely on ALPAR bags to collect and move plastic beverage bottles and aluminum cans on to recycling, as…