Recycling & Fundraising with Balashi Brewery and Luna Foundation
Balashi Brewery, brewers of Aruba’s local beers—Balashi, Chill, and Magic Mango—encourages consumers to recycle their empty bottles for instant cash back (Afl 4.80 per case). Balashi is the only brewer on Aruba to offer incentivized recycling, with a long-term goal to contribute to Aruba’s overall sustainability efforts. Overall, bottles on the island are returned, sanitized, and reused approximately seven times! In 2023, the return rate on Balashi, Chill, and Magic Mango bottles was 78%; this year the return rate thus far is up even higher to 83%.
There are some furry friends on the island that are also benefiting from these recycling efforts. Luna Foundation, a local non-profit made up of a small group of dedicated volunteers, has a mission of positively impacting the lives of Aruba’s street dogs and strays. Creating awareness and educating the island’s youth on animal welfare, the importance of spaying and neutering, and vaccinations is the first priority of the foundation. The foundation has also created a dog sanctuary, offering shelter, food, healthcare, and lots of love to these dogs in need. With no government assistance, Luna Foundation relies on the goodwill of the community and visitors to our island for donations to fund the costs of the sanctuary and their various operating expenses.
Luna Foundation is asking the community to donate their Balashi, Chill, and Magic Mango bottles for recycling. It’s as easy as a WhatsApp message to +297-561-0706: Luna Foundation will come to you to collect your empties. If you are a visitor on the island, save those cases of empties–Luna Foundation will come to your hotel or vacation rental and pick them up. The money received upon return to Balashi Brewery will help fund Luna Foundation’s efforts.