The can-collecting campaign organised by Vigo County CASA has surpassed initial projections, resulting in an overwhelming number of aluminium cans collected. As a consequence, Sugar Creek Scrap has reached its capacity for accepting more cans until the year 2023. The initiation of the can collecting began on July 10th.
According to CASA's statement in July, the objective was to amass 300,000 aluminium cans, resulting in an approximate gift of $5,000 to the programme. But in reality, the campaign has managed to collect more than expected, as a result of which they have two 30-yard metal containers full of aluminium cans and more on the ground.
"There has to be over a million cans. We currently have two, 30-yard metal containers full and more on the ground. It is exciting to see the generosity of the community, but now the processing has to begin, which involves opening and sorting all the cans so that they can be properly prepared to be shipped out and the check can be given to CASA by the end of the year," said Matt Hagdoran, owner of Sugar Creek Scrap, Inc.
A study conducted by ICF International for the Aluminum Association shows greenhouse gases (GHG) are lower when beverages are transported and refrigerated in aluminium cans than when they are transported and refrigerated in glass or plastic bottles under the same conditions. The usage phase for aluminium cans (transportation and refrigeration) is less carbon intensive than glass bottles under many scenarios.
“We are overwhelmed at the amazing support of this initiative to help the children of our community. We will be in touch with those businesses in what to do with what they have collected to date and what we will be doing with them. We will also be posting on our social media accounts the next phase for those who have collected, so please be watching,” said Glenna Cheesman, Vigo County CASA director.
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