So, we've hit the jackpot with 1 Million Aluminum Cans—now what? Is it time to kick back and sip a cold one? Absolutely not! We've just started the party. With our 390 donor army proving we can recycle a million cans, it's time to see what we can do with an even bigger squad. Imagine if every aluminum can ever sold in Washington State magically reappeared for recycling? Here at 1 Million Cans Man, we believe it's not just possible—it's mandatory! Our new quest is to get our h

We need just 5,243 more cans to fulfill our mission. We are confident that our donors will accomplish this with ease. This journey to gather 1 Million Aluminum Cans has been extraordinary. As we near the goal, it feels akin to the dissertation process before earning a doctorate in your chosen field. I chose to focus on recycling aluminum cans after working in a call center with 500 employees and noticing how cans and bottles were simply discarded. I found it wasteful and pon

Can you believe it? We've done it! Well, not quite yet, but we're on our way to collecting 1 Million Aluminum Cans. It has taken us 7 years to get here. We are a small team of 385. Back in December 2018, I thought we just needed 2,000 students to save 500 cans each to reach 1 Million Cans. I was mistaken. The world of recycling doesn’t change overnight. I had no idea how much time and effort it would require gathering 1 Million Aluminum Cans. If you have a dream and are deter

Personal Story: A Community Coming Together I never imagined that a simple act of recycling could lead to such a powerful movement until...