{"id":2451,"date":"2022-02-10T20:04:25","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T20:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/?page_id=2451"},"modified":"2022-02-10T20:23:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T20:23:32","slug":"news-from-alpar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/news-from-alpar\/","title":{"rendered":"ALPAR News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From newest to oldest&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/earth-month-in-action\/\">Earth Month in Action<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-04T21:57:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 4, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Each April, Earth Day offers a chance to reflect on how small, everyday actions contribute to a healthier environment. Increasingly, communities across the country use the entire month to build awareness and take action. In\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/earth-month-in-action\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Earth Month in Action<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-beat-last-years-totals-for-aluminum\/\">Flying Cans communities beat last year&#8217;s totals for aluminum!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-05T22:48:37+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 5, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Final quarter of 2025 shows the amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) sent in for recycling by remote communities beating last year\u2019s totals. The number of plastic bags filled with used plastic beverage bottles for\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-beat-last-years-totals-for-aluminum\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans communities beat last year&#8217;s totals for aluminum!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-communities-beat-q3-totals-year-over-year\/\">Flying Cans\/Bottles communities beat Q3 totals year over year!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-03T18:48:25+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 3, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Third quarter of 2025 shows the amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) sent in for recycling by remote communities beating last year\u2019s totals. The number of plastic bags filled with used plastic beverage bottles for\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-communities-beat-q3-totals-year-over-year\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans\/Bottles communities beat Q3 totals year over year!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-work-to-meet-last-years-totals-in-q2\/\">Flying Cans communities work to meet last year&#8217;s totals in Q2<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-24T18:05:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Second 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-work-to-meet-last-years-totals-in-q2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans communities work to meet last year&#8217;s totals in Q2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-proves-they-can-do-it\/\">Rural Alaska proves they can do it!<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-06-09T22:00:06+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 9, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-proves-they-can-do-it\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rural Alaska proves they can do it!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-more-than-100k-to-litter-prevention-youth-groups\/\">ALPAR awards more than $100k to litter prevention, youth groups<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-04-24T23:32:49+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ALPAR is proud to announce that the Board of Directors recently voted to award $106,033 in grants to 46 communities across Alaska as part of its Youth Litter Patrol (YLP) program. The YLP program aims\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-more-than-100k-to-litter-prevention-youth-groups\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR awards more than $100k to litter prevention, youth groups<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-nearly-double-last-years-totals-in-q1\/\">Flying Cans communities nearly double last year&#8217;s totals in Q1<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-04-08T20:57:53+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 8, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-communities-nearly-double-last-years-totals-in-q1\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans communities nearly double last year&#8217;s totals in Q1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2025-rings-in-the-return-of-recycling-outreach-education-grants\/\">2025 rings in the return of recycling outreach &amp; education grants<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-01-14T01:58:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 14, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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)\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2025-rings-in-the-return-of-recycling-outreach-education-grants\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 2025 rings in the return of recycling outreach &amp; education grants<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2024-rural-alaska-flying-cans-bottles-ye-stats\/\">2024 rural Alaska Flying Cans, Bottles YE stats<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-01-07T18:28:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 7, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 \u2013 they sent in 684 pounds of used\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2024-rural-alaska-flying-cans-bottles-ye-stats\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 2024 rural Alaska Flying Cans, Bottles YE stats<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/fall-flying-cans-totals-more-than-double\/\">Fall Flying Cans totals more than double!<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-10-05T20:59:15+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 5, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/fall-flying-cans-totals-more-than-double\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Fall Flying Cans totals more than double!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-due-9-30-2024\/\">ALPAR awards due 9.30.2024<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-09-09T17:31:49+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 9, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">(and a chance to win one of four $500 grants) ALPAR\u2019s annual awards recognize companies, organizations or individuals that have made significant impact in litter prevention and recycling. They are intended to celebrate their achievements\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-due-9-30-2024\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR awards due 9.30.2024<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-summer-update\/\">Flying Cans\/Bottles summer update<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-07-09T23:27:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 9, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-summer-update\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans\/Bottles summer update<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/making-alaska-beautiful\/\">Making Alaska beautiful!<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-06-03T19:42:43+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 3, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Community cleanups are in full swing in many communities, each with the goal to make Alaska beautiful. To date, we&#8217;ve sent out nearly 700 cases (that&#8217;s 140,000 bags!) of yellow ALPAR bags to more than\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/making-alaska-beautiful\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Making Alaska beautiful!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-update-for-q1\/\">Flying Cans\/Bottles update for Q1<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-04-12T18:40:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 12, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-bottles-update-for-q1\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans\/Bottles update for Q1<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-continues-to-crush-it\/\">Rural Alaska continues to crush it!<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-03-20T23:22:10+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-continues-to-crush-it\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rural Alaska continues to crush it!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/the-bags-are-back\/\">The bags are back!<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-01-29T18:46:16+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 29, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">While the New Year may have just started, ALPAR&#8217;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 yellow\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/the-bags-are-back\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The bags are back!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/almost-twice-as-many-bottles-in-2023\/\">Almost twice as many bottles in 2023<\/a><time datetime=\"2024-01-08T22:37:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 than\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/almost-twice-as-many-bottles-in-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Almost twice as many bottles in 2023<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2023-year-in-review\/\">2023 year in review<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-12-01T19:24:08+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 1, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ALPAR&#8217;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 out\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2023-year-in-review\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 2023 year in review<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/one-last-push-till-end-of-the-year\/\">One last push till end of the year!<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-09-12T21:54:05+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 12, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 routed\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/one-last-push-till-end-of-the-year\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: One last push till end of the year!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-participants-send-nearly-2-tons-of-aluminum-cans-in-q2\/\">Flying Cans participants send nearly 2 tons of aluminum cans in Q2<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-07-12T22:02:10+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 12, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/flying-cans-participants-send-nearly-2-tons-of-aluminum-cans-in-q2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Flying Cans participants send nearly 2 tons of aluminum cans in Q2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2023-alpar-awards-due-sept-1-cash-grants-to-community-award-winners\/\">2023 ALPAR awards due Sept. 1:  cash grants to community award winners<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-06-09T17:10:39+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 9, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ALPAR\u2019s 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. NEW\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/2023-alpar-awards-due-sept-1-cash-grants-to-community-award-winners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 2023 ALPAR awards due Sept. 1:  cash grants to community award winners<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/lets-be-litter-free-in-2023\/\">Let&#8217;s be litter free in 2023!<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-04-13T23:01:53+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 13, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 greater\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/lets-be-litter-free-in-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Let&#8217;s be litter free in 2023!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-is-crushing-it-2\/\">Rural Alaska is crushing it!<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-04-11T19:29:51+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 11, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-is-crushing-it-2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rural Alaska is crushing it!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/lets-be-litter-free-in-2023-youth-litter-patrol-applications-due-april-1st-no-foolin\/\">Let&#8217;s be litter free in 2023: Youth Litter Patrol applications due April 1st (no foolin&#8217;)<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-02-28T19:51:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 28, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 in\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/lets-be-litter-free-in-2023-youth-litter-patrol-applications-due-april-1st-no-foolin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Let&#8217;s be litter free in 2023: Youth Litter Patrol applications due April 1st (no foolin&#8217;)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-receives-pepsico-foundation-smiles-in-action-award\/\">ALPAR receives PepsiCo Foundation Smiles in Action Award<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-02-21T17:52:22+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 21, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019s efforts to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-receives-pepsico-foundation-smiles-in-action-award\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR receives PepsiCo Foundation Smiles in Action Award<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/remote-alaska-recycles-more-than-11-tons-of-aluminum-cans-in-2022\/\">Remote Alaska recycles more than 11 tons of aluminum cans in 2022<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-01-09T23:05:59+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 9, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 Center,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/remote-alaska-recycles-more-than-11-tons-of-aluminum-cans-in-2022\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Remote Alaska recycles more than 11 tons of aluminum cans in 2022<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/recycling-christmas-tree-string-lights-how-to-stay-on-santas-good-list-and-avoid-the-naughty-list\/\">Recycling Christmas tree &#038; string lights: how to stay on Santa&#8217;s good list (and avoid the naughty list)<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-12-27T22:58:40+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 27, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 Christmas\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/recycling-christmas-tree-string-lights-how-to-stay-on-santas-good-list-and-avoid-the-naughty-list\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Recycling Christmas tree &#038; string lights: how to stay on Santa&#8217;s good list (and avoid the naughty list)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/celebrate-america-recycles-day-everyday\/\">Celebrate America Recycles Day (everyday)<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-11-10T21:11:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 10, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/celebrate-america-recycles-day-everyday\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Celebrate America Recycles Day (everyday)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-40th-anniversary-celebration-showcases-endeavors-from-unalaska-to-juneau\/\">ALPAR 40th anniversary celebration showcases endeavors from Unalaska to Juneau<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-08-29T19:37:28+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 29, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This year\u2019s 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-40th-anniversary-celebration-showcases-endeavors-from-unalaska-to-juneau\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR 40th anniversary celebration showcases endeavors from Unalaska to Juneau<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/join-us-for-alpars-40th-anniversary\/\">Join us for ALPAR&#8217;s 40th Anniversary!<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-08-08T17:52:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 8, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/join-us-for-alpars-40th-anniversary\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Join us for ALPAR&#8217;s 40th Anniversary!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-flying-cans-program-nearly-doubles-collections-in-q2\/\">ALPAR Flying Cans program nearly doubles collections in Q2<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-07-19T23:49:16+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 19, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-flying-cans-program-nearly-doubles-collections-in-q2\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR Flying Cans program nearly doubles collections in Q2<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-nominations-are-open\/\">ALPAR nominations are open!<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-06-21T22:32:37+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 21, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">(due Aug. 1, 2022) ALPAR\u2019s 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-nominations-are-open\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR nominations are open!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-is-crushing-it\/\">Rural Alaska is crushing it!<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-04-11T23:04:37+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 11, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In anticipation of Earth Day, ALPAR announces the following &#8211; 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/rural-alaska-is-crushing-it\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rural Alaska is crushing it!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/more-youth-in-yellow-vests\/\">More youth in yellow vests!<\/a><time datetime=\"2022-02-23T19:03:36+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 23, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">After cutting programming significantly last year, we are pleased to announce a considerable boost to ALPAR&#8217;s Youth Litter Patrol (YLP) program in 2022 thanks to one of our legacy donors: ConocoPhillips Alaska. ConocoPhillips Alaska not\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/more-youth-in-yellow-vests\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: More youth in yellow vests!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/recycle-your-christmas-tree-december-28-through-january-15-at-carrs-safeway-stores-in-anchorage-eagle-river-and-palmer\/\">Recycle your Christmas tree  December 28 through January 15\u00a0at CARRS\/Safeway stores in Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-12-09T20:53:52+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 9, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/recycle-your-christmas-tree-december-28-through-january-15-at-carrs-safeway-stores-in-anchorage-eagle-river-and-palmer\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Recycle your Christmas tree  December 28 through January 15\u00a0at CARRS\/Safeway stores in Anchorage, Eagle River and Palmer<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/coca-cola-bottling-of-alaska-and-the-odom-corporation-invest-in-rural-alaska-with-can-crusher-grant-funding\/\">Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant funding<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-11-19T00:52:08+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 19, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ANCHORAGE, Nov. 18, 2021 \u2013 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.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/coca-cola-bottling-of-alaska-and-the-odom-corporation-invest-in-rural-alaska-with-can-crusher-grant-funding\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant funding<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/northern-star-resources-pogo-commits-to-three-year-investment-covering-alpar-bags-used-across-alaska-for-litter-clean-up-and-recycling\/\">Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recycling<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-11-15T19:28:55+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 15, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ANCHORAGE, Nov. 15, 2021 \u2013 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/northern-star-resources-pogo-commits-to-three-year-investment-covering-alpar-bags-used-across-alaska-for-litter-clean-up-and-recycling\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recycling<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-celebrates-superheroes-of-the-industry\/\">ALPAR celebrates superheroes of the industry<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-10-18T18:12:35+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 18, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">While we have had to put this year\u2019s 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 recycling\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-celebrates-superheroes-of-the-industry\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR celebrates superheroes of the industry<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/local-airline-crew-lifts-litter-from-landscape\/\">Local airline crew lifts litter from landscape<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-10-01T21:33:37+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 named\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/local-airline-crew-lifts-litter-from-landscape\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Local airline crew lifts litter from landscape<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-cancelled\/\">ALPAR awards cancelled<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-09-16T23:50:44+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 16, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This year\u2019s 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 look\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awards-cancelled\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR awards cancelled<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/earth-day-2021-keep-alaska-beautiful-today-every-day\/\">Earth Day 2021: Keep Alaska beautiful today and every day<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-04-21T22:56:26+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 21, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 clean,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/earth-day-2021-keep-alaska-beautiful-today-every-day\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Earth Day 2021: Keep Alaska beautiful today and every day<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/nominate-recycling-litter-prevention-super-hero\/\">Nominate your recycling and litter prevention super hero!<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-03-22T21:12:49+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 22, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ALPAR awards &#8211; nomination form &#8211; due Sept 1 ALPAR\u2019s 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/nominate-recycling-litter-prevention-super-hero\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Nominate your recycling and litter prevention super hero!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/balancing-money-mission\/\">Balancing money and mission<\/a><time datetime=\"2021-03-05T20:32:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 5, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As we round out the first quarter of 2021, we have found ourselves feeling both lucky and leery \u2013 lucky to have cultivated a supportive board and donations from businesses, yet leery as we make\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/balancing-money-mission\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Balancing money and mission<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/start-new-year-right-recycling-live-christmas-tree-lights\/\">Start the New Year right by recycling your live Christmas tree (and lights)<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-12-18T20:49:32+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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, Eagle\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/start-new-year-right-recycling-live-christmas-tree-lights\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Start the New Year right by recycling your live Christmas tree (and lights)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/live-america-recycles-day\/\">Live out America Recycles Day<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-11-14T00:38:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 14, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 near\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/live-america-recycles-day\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Live out America Recycles Day<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/gathering-glass-anchorage-tests-collection-east-high\/\">Gathering glass: Anchorage tests collection at East High<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-11-03T16:50:20+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Anchorage&#8217;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 a\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/gathering-glass-anchorage-tests-collection-east-high\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Gathering glass: Anchorage tests collection at East High<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awarded-crowning-achievement\/\">ALPAR awarded crowning achievement<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-10-21T21:03:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 21, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ALPAR was named as the National Recycling Coalition&#8217;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 citizens\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-awarded-crowning-achievement\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR awarded crowning achievement<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/carrssafeway-continues-recycle-plastic-bags\/\">CARRS\/Safeway continues to recycle plastic bags<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-09-08T18:37:57+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 8, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">CARRS\/Safeway is accepting plastic bags at all their locations in Alaska \u2013 they collect and send the bags to their own distribution\/recycle center in the L48. The stores generally have a collection box\/container (like this\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/carrssafeway-continues-recycle-plastic-bags\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: CARRS\/Safeway continues to recycle plastic bags<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/anchorage-ads-slice-recycling-pie\/\">Anchorage adds a slice to the recycling pie<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-08-17T20:50:03+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 17, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">(8.17.2020) Anchorage &#8211; 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 the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/anchorage-ads-slice-recycling-pie\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Anchorage adds a slice to the recycling pie<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/air-carriers-create-lift-rural-recycling-backhaul-program\/\">Air carriers create lift for rural recycling backhaul program<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-08-06T20:12:23+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 6, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Flying Cans history &#8211; 1990 news clip For more than 30 years local air carriers have been a part of a legacy \u2013 one that often goes unseen and uncelebrated. In honor of National Aviation\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/air-carriers-create-lift-rural-recycling-backhaul-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Air carriers create lift for rural recycling backhaul program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/plastic-nursery-pot-recycling-event-pause\/\">Plastic nursery pot recycling event on pause<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-07-03T15:56:34+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 not\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/plastic-nursery-pot-recycling-event-pause\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Plastic nursery pot recycling event on pause<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/kongiganak-kids-keep-alaska-beautiful\/\">Kongiganak kids keep Alaska beautiful<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-06-24T22:03:35+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 24, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Kongiganak is just one of the many communities participating in this year&#8217;s Youth Litter Patrol program. The kids cleaned up their community by filling 212 yellow ALPAR bags with trash and 22 green ALPAR bags\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/kongiganak-kids-keep-alaska-beautiful\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Kongiganak kids keep Alaska beautiful<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/covid-19-relief-frontline-sanitation-recycling-workers\/\">COVID-19 relief for frontline sanitation and recycling workers<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-06-16T22:44:40+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 16, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&nbsp; Don&#8217;t leave them at the curb &#8211; 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 changes\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/covid-19-relief-frontline-sanitation-recycling-workers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: COVID-19 relief for frontline sanitation and recycling workers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/collaboration-creates-unique-communication-tool\/\">Collaboration creates unique communication tool<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-05-27T18:41:24+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 27, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">youth recycling poster in Yupik_11x17 youth recycling poster in Yupik_24x36 &nbsp; In cooperation with ALPAR and Zender Environmental, the Alaska DEC Solid Waste Program translated this poster into Yupik to encourage youth recycling efforts. While\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/collaboration-creates-unique-communication-tool\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Collaboration creates unique communication tool<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/epa-stresses-importance-recycling-proper-disposal-ppe\/\">EPA stresses importance of recycling, proper disposal of PPE<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-05-14T22:21:35+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 14, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019t just good for the planet by reducing\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/epa-stresses-importance-recycling-proper-disposal-ppe\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: EPA stresses importance of recycling, proper disposal of PPE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/clean-not-clean-earth-day\/\">Clean up, not clean out on Earth Day<\/a><time datetime=\"2020-04-21T16:31:44+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 21, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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, we\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/clean-not-clean-earth-day\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Clean up, not clean out on Earth Day<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/america-recycles-day-making-mantra-meaningful\/\">America Recycles Day \u2013 making a mantra more meaningful<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-11-11T19:06:44+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 11, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Reduce, reuse, recycle \u2013 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\u2019s face it, recycling can\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/america-recycles-day-making-mantra-meaningful\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: America Recycles Day \u2013 making a mantra more meaningful<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/plastic-bag-ban\/\">Plastic Bag Ban<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-09-13T23:39:16+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 13, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 a\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/plastic-bag-ban\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Plastic Bag Ban<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/changes-at-alpar\/\">Leadership changes at ALPAR<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-09-10T23:52:28+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 10, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2019s third executive director since\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/changes-at-alpar\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Leadership changes at ALPAR<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-partners-recycle-6000-christmas-trees-year\/\">ALPAR and Partners Recycle 6,000 Christmas Trees this year!<\/a><time datetime=\"2019-02-06T01:41:54+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 6, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 growing\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/alpar-partners-recycle-6000-christmas-trees-year\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ALPAR and Partners Recycle 6,000 Christmas Trees this year!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/100-recycled-glass-beds-pipe-for-railroad-project\/\">100% Recycled Glass Beds Pipe for Railroad Project<\/a><time datetime=\"2015-09-28T18:00:47+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 28, 2015<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 percent\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/100-recycled-glass-beds-pipe-for-railroad-project\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 100% Recycled Glass Beds Pipe for Railroad Project<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/its-b-a-a-a-a-c-k-glass-recycling-returns-to-anchorage\/\">IT&#8217;S B-A-A-A-A-C-K!  Glass Recycling Returns to Anchorage<\/a><time datetime=\"2012-11-15T01:18:35+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 15, 2012<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 bottles\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alparalaska.com\/wp\/its-b-a-a-a-a-c-k-glass-recycling-returns-to-anchorage\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: IT&#8217;S B-A-A-A-A-C-K!  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