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Traveling with Trash: Trick-or-Treat Edition
Spooky season is here, along with all the fun fall traditions like haunted houses, carving pumpkins, costume contests, and trick-or-treating. While we are busy enjoying

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.

Not All Trash is Created Equal
When it comes to protecting Hawaiʻi’s waterways and marine life, understanding what we throw away – and how it affects the environment – is an important first step.

Minimizing Trash During Your Summer Travels
Summer is the season for beach days, park visits, hikes, and getaways – but all that activity can generate a surprising amount of waste.

Understanding Different Types of Waste
Waste comes in many forms, and how we manage each type impacts the health of our environment, on land and in the water. Everything we throw away ends up somewhere.

Bringing New Life to Old Crayons
You can give crayons a second life with a simple, fun craft project that’s perfect for keiki and adults alike! This creative activity not only helps keep waste out of our landfills but also teaches the value of reusing materials in a colorful, hands-on way.

Every Day Is Earth Day!
Join us in celebrating the beauty of our planet this Earth Day, while learning new ways to go green all 365 days of the year!

Celebrate Global Recycling Day Every Day
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time!

Where Do Our Recyclables Go?
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time!

Teaching Our Keiki Sustainability
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!