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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.
Eco-Friendly Lei
May is the month of lei! Here in Hawaiʻi, making and giving lei is common practice.
Oahu Waste Drop-Off Locations
Trash reduction starts at home! Our partner, the City and County of Honolulu has 10 convenient public refuse locations for residents to drop off their household waste to avoid excess trash finding its way onto the street, into our storm drains, and into the ocean.
Storm Water 101
While storm water is not a subject that is typically taught in school, we should all be aware
of storm water and how it plays a vital role in our environment.
America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is a national initiative focused on promoting recycling and raising awareness about its environmental and economic benefits.
Pet Owners for the Planet
While pets are amazing companions, they can produce substantial waste that negatively impacts the environment.
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.
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!
DIY Reuse Gifts
Gift giving is a meaningful way to show love, appreciation, and connection. A thoughtful gift brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. At the same time, many gifts and their wrappings end up in landfills or as roadside litter that clogs our storm drains and pollutes our ocean.
How to Track Your Trash Production
Understanding how much trash we generate, and how we can reduce it, helps protect our land and oceans for future generations.
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.
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.
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.