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Don’t Let Rubbish Get Carried Away
Wind can carry lightweight rubbish far from where it started. Once caught by a gust, wrappers, plastic bags, bottles, and other items can travel through streets and neighborhoods, enter storm drains and waterways, and eventually reach the ocean.
Learning About Trash: Science Projects, Lessons Plans, and More
Trash is an everyday part of our life, from the trash cans in our homes, to the litter on our streets and in storm drains and the landfills in our communities. Being aware of our ʻōpala (trash) is an important part of environmental stewardship and that awareness starts with education.
Get Your Service Hours with Adopt-A-Highway
Are you a student who wants to volunteer or needs volunteer hours? Whether for personal motivations, community service requirements for high school or college, a school project, an extracurricular activity, or even for college applications, you can earn service hours with the Adopt-A-Highway program!
Plastic Free July and the Hidden Problem of Microplastics
Plastic pollution is a well-known, widespread environmental concern. To help combat plastic pollution, communities around the world participate in the annual Plastic Free July movement. Plastic Free July encourages individuals and communities to reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices to enjoy cleaner streets, communities, and oceans.
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.
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!
6 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Halloween
Halloween is an exciting holiday for people of all ages, filled with costumes, pumpkins, candy, and frights. Ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks can be spooky, but here are some statistics that are even scarier:
Quilting with Recycled Fabrics
Do you have old fabrics and t-shirts laying around? Don’t throw them out! Use them to create a simple quilt filled with memories.
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Wrapping Paper
Did you know the majority of wrapping paper cannot be recycled? Most of the wrapping paper sold in stores today contains non-paper additives including gold or silver coloring, glitter and plastics.
DIY Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got the perfect solution: a homemade and long-lasting bouquet made from recycled materials.
DIY Cookie Cutters
Are you planning some holiday baking? If cookie making is on your holiday season checklist, try creating your own cookie cutters with recycled soda cans instead of buying new ones made of plastic.
Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important to remember that the holiday season, while joyful, often results in a significant increase in household waste.
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.
DIY Candles from Leftover Wax
Looking to brighten your space up this summer? Give those old candles around your home a second life by turning them into fun, fresh creations!
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Wrapping Paper
To lessen the environmental impacts of our holiday celebrations and to make Hawaii Trash Free, consider the following eco-friendly and recyclable alternatives to traditional wrapping paper.
DIY Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got the perfect solution: a homemade and long-lasting bouquet made from recycled materials.
DIY T-Shirt Rug
Looking to get rid of old t-shirts? Rather than tossing them out, try turning them into something fun and functional!
Eco-Friendly Lei
Lei can be made from a variety of materials, including recycled ones!
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.
Say No to Plastic in 2020
The new year and a new decade have brought with it some exciting changes. A new ban on plastics on Oahu is now in effect, prohibiting Oahu retailers from distributing plastic bags to shoppers immediately. By 2021, basically all plastic utensils will be banned, as well as plastic containers from restaurants by 2022.