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Eco-Friendly Easter Tips
Easter is the perfect egg-scuse to gather with your family and friends for festive fun!
Planet vs. Plastics
This theme is all about bringing awareness to plastic’s significant, long-lasting impact on our world.
DIY Vinegar Cleaners
Some cleaning products can be harsh on our homes, bodies and, our environment.
Where Does Our Trash Go?
In 2022, the City and County of Honolulu reported that residents and businesses produced over 1.2 million tons of solid waste. Based on this number, you’d think trash covers the entire island! So, where does it all go?
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.
State launches “Trash Free Hawaii” campaign
PSAs strategically use visuals, music, and pacing to draw public attention to the fight to eliminate trash from Hawaii’s roadways, beaches, and waterways.
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!
Eco-Friendly Lei
May is the month of lei! Here in Hawaiʻi, making and giving lei is common practice.
Eco-Friendly Easter Tips
Easter is the perfect egg-scuse to gather with your family and friends for festive fun!
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!
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.