After recognizing recurring failures in the permanent practice of recycling offshore, Tech Oil Products, Inc. developed the Recycle the Gulf® program in 2002. The goal was to recycle rig, workboat, and platform waste generated offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. The challenge was to devise a manageable plan that both the CEO of an oil company and the cook on a drilling rig could implement and accept.

 

The Recycle the Gulf® program by Tech Oil Products provides a means to reduce and separate the volume of waste on offshore rigs, platforms, and vessels and provides deposit bins onshore. the Recycle the Gulf® program collects, sorts, and grades the recyclables, and accounts for the volume received in our tracking program which is available online for participants to view and track their contributions. Lastly, the recyclables are donated to ARC of Iberia which benefits people with disabilities.

 

In 2004, Tech Oil's Recycle the Gulf® program was honored with the Gulf Guardian Award by the Gulf of Mexico Program. Our offshore waste recycling program was recognized for its "collaborative environmental efforts leading to neighborhood solutions that transcend political boundaries” – Benjamin Grumbles, EPA. Recycle the Gulf® is completely voluntary on behalf of the oil companies and drilling contractors.  View the press release on the EPA website recognizing Tech Oil Products and the Recycle the Gulf® program here.

 

To date, Tech Oil and the Recycle the Gulf® participants have recycled over 4.1 million pounds of waste. In addition, The ARC has been able to employ 20 disabled individuals through the Recycle the Gulf® program.

 

 

Click here to View, Download, or Print the Recycle the Gulf® Training Program here.

 

Click here to View, Download, or Print the pdf of the 2004 Gulf Guardian Award press release honoring the Recycle the Gulf® program by Tech Oil Products.