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Rural Alaska proves they can do it!
Follow Congratulations to the following ALPAR Flying Cans participants who received funding this year to purchase can crushers (either small hand-operated or larger mechanized versions) in 2025. Seven communities will share more than $12,000 in equipment funding. Those receiving funds and their intended uses: Native Village of Brevig Mission Brevig Mission $ 280 2 electric…
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Flying Cans communities nearly double last year’s totals in Q1
Follow First quarter of 2025 shows the amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) sent in for recycling by remote communities nearly doubled compared to last year. The number of plastic bags filled with used plastic beverage bottles for recycling was also impressive (see graphic). The biggest contributor in Q1 was the Nondalton Tribal Council –…
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2025 rings in the return of recycling outreach & education grants
Follow After a long hiatus, ALPAR is pleased to bring back funding for the purpose of supporting recycling outreach and education. Our goal is to divert materials (destined for the landfill or ending up as litter) to recycling outlets. Applications will be accepted in two categories (1) recycling outreach, and (2) recycling education, until all…
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2024 rural Alaska Flying Cans, Bottles YE stats
Follow The fourth quarter of Flying Cans/Flying Bottles show the amount of material sent in 2024 less than the previous year. The biggest contributor in Q4 was Chevak – they sent in 684 pounds of used beverage cans while Teller sent in a whopping 128 bags of used plastic beverage bottles. Seven groups applied or…
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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 well. The biggest contributor in Q3 was Upper Kalskag – they sent in 1,359 pounds of UBCs in August alone.…
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ALPAR awards due 9.30.2024
Follow (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 as provide inspiration for others. Thanks to Weaver Brothers, Inc. winners under the Community section…
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Flying Cans/Bottles summer update
Follow 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 more than 4,000 pounds and 281 bags of plastic bottles in the first week of…
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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 state…and the orders keep rolling in! Thanks to our bag sponsor Northern Star Resources Limited,…
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Flying Cans/Bottles update for Q1
Follow 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 or river system) participate with support from members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA).…
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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 Tribal Council ($2,500): intends to purchase one electric crusher ($60) and 40 hand-operated crushers ($20/each)…