Smurfit-Stone's Anchorage recycling plant honored by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling

Jun 02, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation's Anchorage, Alaska recycling plant recently received the 2007 Board of Directors' Award from Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) in recognition of the plant's outstanding service to the community. ALPAR is a non-profit group dedicated to eliminating litter and increasing economically viable recycling in Alaska. A key partner in ALPAR's efforts, Smurfit-Stone received national recognition for its partnership with ALPAR and its "Flying Cans" program, which also partners with regional airlines to enable rural communities in Alaska to send their aluminum cans to Anchorage for recycling. Smurfit-Stone's Anchorage Recycling Center is the largest full-service recycling plant in Alaska and processes approximately 2,000 tons of recyclables a month. The plant was named Smurfit-Stone's 2007 Recycling Plant of the Year. The plant is represented on the Mayor's Advisory Board for recycling and curbside collection, and has been working with the city to start a new curbside recycling program. The plant also has been very active in the community, including support for events such as a high school all-star football game to support Shriner's hospital, co-sponsoring Anchorage Recycles Day and hosting a Keep America Green Days event at the plant.