Every Can Counts U.S. launched a new aluminium drink can recycling activation at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., in partnership with National Links Trust.
The new program kicked off during an aluminium can–themed happy hour on October 15 and aims to make recycling easier for golfers and visitors while keeping valuable aluminium beverage cans out of landfills and in circulation.
The year-long pilot program brings two DC-shaped aluminium can recycling cages, plus new recycling bins and educational signage across the course. These additions make it simple and fun for players to recycle their used drink cans. Visitors can find the bright green Every Can Counts bins near the clubhouse, driving range, mini-golf course, and throughout the course.
Every can collected at East Potomac will be sold to Potomac Metals, Inc., a local scrapyard partner. The proceeds will go right back into the course to support future sustainability projects and events.
National Links Trust, which manages D.C.’s three public golf courses, has long been committed to affordable, accessible, and environmentally responsible golf. Partnering with Every Can Counts U.S. reinforces that mission.
Every Can Counts U.S. hopes to expand this public golf course recycling program next year to other courses.
Our local chapter, Every Can Counts U.S., launched a new aluminium drink can recycling activation at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., in partnership with National Links Trust. The new program aims to make recycling easier for golfers while keeping valuable aluminium out of landfills and in circulation.
If you are around, look for the “DC” can cages and recycling bins throughout the course! Proceeds from every can collected will go right back into the course to support future sustainability projects and events.