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RecyclingThe Kodiak Island Borough actively promotes recycling through Threshold Recycling Services. To learn what items they accept, click here or call 907.486.6551 or 907.486.6554. The Native Village of Port Lions has a stellar Environmental Department dedicated to identifying and planning cost-effective management for local environmental issues. The village has an extensive recycling program that accepts aluminum cans, all plastic products, cardboard and paper (including catalogs and magazines), all electronic devices (including televisions and computers), used ink cartridges, used lead acid and dry cell batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based and latex paint, used anti-freeze, aerosol cans, and small propane cylinders. The village also accepts 55-gallon drums and junk vehicles. For more information or to join the Village Environmental Committee call 907.454.2234. Six villages on the island of Kodiak -- Port Lions, Ouzinkie, Karluk, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, and Akhiok – have created a Hazardous Waste Program that will involve collecting and recycling junk automobiles, batteries, household hazardous waste, used oil, and antifreeze. For more information, phone 907.486.9348. Renewable EnergyProduce your own, clean energy and live off the grid! Alaska Energy Authority's "Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska" shows potential renewable energy resources all over the state. Order a free copy by contacting Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) at 907.929.7770 or download a version here. Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has also prepared wind summaries for the Kodiak Airport, Met Tower #1 and Met Tower #2. Alaska Sun is a coalition of solar businesses, academics, and interested individuals working toward a renewable energy future for Alaska. Established in May 2001, its funding originally came through the National Million Solar Roofs Coalition monies from the U.S. Department of Energy. Its site is now maintained by UAF's Cooperative Extension Service and is dedicated to promoting renewable energy for Alaska. ABS Alaskan, Inc. maintains a site that discusses renewable energy options, remote power products, tax credits and intertie incentives throughout Alaska. More InformationRegularly check Kodiak’s local community calendar for any upcoming green events. Kodiak College is moving full steam ahead on conservation stewardship initiatives including: replacing 100% of KOC's standard electric light fixtures and bulbs to energy saving varieties; creating a raised bed garden in our parking lot, growing vegetables to donate to shelters which feed those in need; using recycled paper and less ink-intensive design for printing brochures, posters and other ad materials, recycling plastics, cardboard and paper; and using indigenous plantings in landscaping which requires less water, soil treatment and fertilization for growth. Climate, global warming, and daylight charts and data for 2007 in Kodiak are available here. |