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DIY Microplastic Sifter
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time!

Hawai’i’s Plastic Policies
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time!

Updated Trash Free Hawaiʻi Website
The Trash Free Hawaiʻi website has a new look!

Low Waste Gift Giving: Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Store-Bought Presents
Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts aren’t found on store shelves. This holiday season, discover five eco-friendly gift ideas that will help you celebrate sustainably while bringing joy to your loved ones.

5 Creative Ways to Use the Insides of a Pumpkin
Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a fun fall tradition, but it can also contribute to this problem of unnecessary food waste.

Homemade DIY Kaleidoscope
Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Build your own homemade kaleidoscope with some simple household items and watch colors come to life!

A Greener Way to Wrap Up the Holidays
Once the presents are opened, a lot of wrapping paper and ribbons end up in the trash.

Eco-Friendly Holiday Decor with Local Style
Bring more aloha to the season with simple, sustainable decor. By reusing materials around your home and reducing waste, you can minimize the amount of trash and debris that end up in dumpsters, landfills, or even in our storm drains and ocean.

How to Use Holiday Leftovers
As we head into the holiday season, this is a reminder to minimize food waste by making the most of your leftovers!

Explore Storm Water with Fun Science and Engineering Projects
Storm water is rainwater runoff that doesn’t soak into the ground – it flows over streets and sidewalks and eventually makes its way into the nearest stream, canal, or ocean.

Clear The Road By Securing Your Load
Did you know that the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has removed an estimated 5,234 cubic yards of trash from unsecured vehicle loads since 2021? That’s equal to around 2,617 truck beds full of trash and litter!

Celebrate National Composting Day 2025
Each year, National Composting Day is observed on May 29 to raise awareness and promote sustainable composting practices.

DIY Vinegar Cleaners
Some cleaning products can be harsh on our homes, bodies and, our environment.