Program Overview
Recycle The Gulf
OEG Offshore’s Recycle the Gulf is an environmental program designed to reduce and recycle waste generated offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Utilizing OEG’s Enviro-Pak waste compactor product line, recyclables can be collected, sorted and compacted on the rig.
All recyclables are donated to a Louisiana-based partner, The Arc of Acadiana, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Protecting the Environment
To-date, program participants have recycled 12+ million pounds
Assists companies with MARPOL 73/78 and ISO 14001 compliance
EPA Gulf Guardian Award winning program (2004)
Enhancing Corporate Responsibility
Socially responsible companies gain positive reputations and increase financial performance
Environmentally conscious supply chain is valued and recognized by stakeholders today more than ever
Supporting Local Community
Generates revenue for The Arc of Acadiana, while providing disabled individuals with jobs and purpose
Recycling centre employees separate and repackage recyclables
Download the RTG Scheme info
How the Recycle the Gulf Program Works
OEG’s Enviro-Pak compactors are available for rent or purchase to rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico
Recyclables are sorted and compacted on the rig, then shipped in eco-friendly bags to the rig’s dock facility
Specialty containers labeled ‘Recycled Waste Only’ located at the rig’s dock facility store incoming eco-friendly bags of recyclables from each participating rig
OEG manages the logistics of collecting and exchanging the bags, as well as delivering them to The Arc of Acadiana
Contributions are accounted for by company and monthly reports are posted to an online customer portal
The Arc of Acadiana employees grade the recycle materials
All revenue from recycled materials is donated to The Arc of Acadiana
Acceptable Materials
Plastic
Paper
Aluminium
Cardboard
Unacceptable Materials
Glass
Wood
Hazardous Materials (excludes cardboard with oil)
Recycle the Gulf participants
