FollowSecond quarter of 2025 shows the amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) sent in for recycling by remote communities slightly down compared to last year. The number of plastic bags filled with used plastic beverage bottles for recycling was also down (see graphic). However, shipments in the early part of Q3 are providing hope for catching up during the next couple of months.
The biggest contributor in Q2 was the Shishmaref Tribal Council – they sent in 326 pounds of UBCs and 30 bags full of used plastic beverage bottles.
While 19 communities sent in materials in Q2, records show 38 communities (off the road, rail or river system) participated in 2024 with support from members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA). Additional support, in the way of grant funds to purchase electric and hand-operated can crushers, is provided by Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska/The Odom Corporation and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America.
With summer well on its way, we look forward to documenting more materials moved on to recycling.
