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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!
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.
Traveling with Trash
Our parks and beaches are special places where families unite, keiki play, and communities connect with nature. We bring meals, snacks, and toys – everything needed for a fun day outdoors.
How To: Make Your Own Reusable Bags
Have you found extra fabric laying around after trying DIY face masks? With beach season upon us, a great way to save the environment and your budget is to bring your own snacks in a reusable container. Enjoy making these DIY reusable bags to carry light snacks with you wherever you go.
Carpooling and Ridesharing in Hawaiʻi: The What, Why, and How
Traffic congestion is a daily challenge on Oʻahu, especially during peak hours now that schools are back in session. Fortunately, carpooling and ridesharing offer a convenient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way to reduce the number of cars on the road.
The Pro Commuter: Your Guide to Public Transportation on Oʻahu
Navigating Oʻahu is easier than ever, thanks to the variety of public transportation options for both kamaʻāina and visitors. Whether you’re commuting to work or exploring the streets of Waikiki, there’s a mode of transportation that fits your needs. Here’s the ultimate guide to making the most of Oʻahu’s public transit:
Proper Disposal of Auto Care Materials
Some people take their vehicles to a mechanic for maintenance and detailing, while others prefer to do the work themselves. If you handle car care at home, remember to dispose of hazardous waste properly and safely.
Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Tires
Many drivers only think about tire maintenance when a dashboard light turns on. By this point, it’s often already too late. You might have a flat, be wearing your wheels out unnecessarily due to low tire pressure, or only wearing out one side.
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.
How to Dispose of Large Items
Did you know that a major contributor to landfills is bulk garbage?
Sustainable Swaps for Plastic-Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that has inspired over 100 million people across 190 countries to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Tips
It’s that time of year again! As families prepare keiki for their back-to-school journey, many of us find ourselves navigating the bustling aisles of supply stores and stocking up on essentials.
Eco-Friendly Easter Tips
Easter is the perfect egg-scuse to gather with your family and friends for festive fun! Like many other holidays, Easter generates tons of waste—from plastic eggs and buckets to candy wrappers and decorative grass.
DIY Vinegar Cleaners
Some cleaning products can be harsh on our homes, bodies and, our environment. They can release dangerous chemicals contribute to health problems, including chronic respiratory issues, allergic reactions, and headaches.
Eco-Friendly Easter Tips
Easter is the perfect egg-scuse to gather with your family and friends for festive fun!
DIY Vinegar Cleaners
Some cleaning products can be harsh on our homes, bodies and, our environment.
Drop Off Done Right
Heading to a convenience center or a transfer station? A little preparation can make your trip smoother, safer, and more efficient for everyone.
Securing Your Load to Protect Our Waters
Every day, debris falls from vehicles onto our roadways. Here in Hawaiʻi, everything that lands on our roads can quickly get swept into storm drains, and streams, eventually making its way into the ocean.
Traveling with Trash
Our parks and beaches are special places where families unite, keiki play, and communities connect with nature. We bring meals, snacks, and toys – everything needed for a fun day outdoors.
How To: Make Your Own Reusable Bags
Have you found extra fabric laying around after trying DIY face masks? With beach season upon us, a great way to save the environment and your budget is to bring your own snacks in a reusable container. Enjoy making these DIY reusable bags to carry light snacks with you wherever you go.
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
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.