Recycle the Gulf®
Recycle offshore waste. Create local impact.
Recycle the Gulf® helps Gulf of Mexico operators reduce and recycle offshore waste while creating meaningful employment opportunities through its partnership with The Arc of Acadiana, a Louisiana-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Through Recycle the Gulf®, recyclable materials generated offshore are diverted from the waste stream and delivered to The Arc of Acadiana. There, participants work in a safe, supportive environment tailored to their individual needs and supervised by trained staff. The program provides meaningful employment, builds valuable skills, and generates income for participants and their families. Many have remained with the program for decades, reflecting the lasting value of these opportunities.
Using OEG’s EnviroPak compactors, bags, and balers, recyclable materials are collected, sorted, and compacted onboard offshore facilities before being transported through participating dock facilities to The Arc of Acadiana for processing. Revenue from the recycled materials directly supports the organization’s mission and employment programs, creating lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits for Gulf Coast communities.
Impact at a glance
12M+
lbs recycled to date
More than 12 million pounds recycled while supporting MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 14001 compliance.
100%
Revenue donated
All revenue generated from recycled materials supports The Arc of Acadiana.
Community value
Recycling generates revenue and meaningful employment opportunities for people supported by The Arc of Acadiana.
Sustainable storage
Compaction maximises deck space and reduces waste volume for more efficient offshore storage, handling and transport.
Partnership with purpose
OEG and The Arc of Acadiana work together to reduce offshore waste and support people with disabilities.
Through Recycle the Gulf® and OEG’s EnviroPak solutions, more than 80,000 pounds of cardboard and plastics are processed each month, helping divert waste from landfill while creating training, employment and greater independence for Arc participants.
Learn about EnviroPak waste compactors
Watch our recent webinar to discover how EnviroPak supports safer operations, simplifies waste management and helps reduce environmental impact across offshore projects.
Ready to join?
OEG will help you select the right EnviroPak setup and establish a practical collection, dock-transfer and reporting process for your offshore operations.