Waste360
9 March 2026
Island Green’s First Shipment of 2026 Brings Total Recycling Figures to 5,025,660 Aluminum Cans & 152,335 lbs. of Ocean-Bound Plastics Since Inception
Why It Matters for ITAD
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With their first shipment in 2026, nonprofit Island Green Living has exceeded the recycling milestone of 5 million aluminum cans and more than 152,000 lbs. of ocean-bound plastics. Shipment #16, loaded the last week of February, included 290,700 aluminum cans and 7,451 lbs of #1, 2 and 5 plastics. The pallets are on their way to partner PADNOS, where these items will be recycled, extending the productive lifecycle of the resources.
Key Takeaways
- • Island Green’s First Shipment of 2026 Brings Total Recycling Figures to 5,025,660 Aluminum Cans & 152,335 lbs.
- • The pallets are on their way to partner PADNOS, where these items will be recycled, extending the productive lifecycle of the resources.
