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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.
Caring for Your Car: Maximize Life, While Reducing Waste and Pollution
A significant amount of waste is produced during a vehicle’s lifetime. Metal, plastic and rubber parts, electronics, and chemicals all add up, especially with more than 1.1 million vehicles on Hawaiʻi’s roads.
Fix Your Leaks to Protect the Beach
A significant amount of waste is produced during a vehicle’s lifetime. Metal, plastic and rubber parts, electronics, and chemicals all add up, especially with more than 1.1 million vehicles on Hawaiʻi’s roads.
Tips for Eco-Friendly Commuting and Car Care
Did you know that your car-related habits, from driving to maintenance, can significantly impact the environment? By making small changes, you can reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect our waterways. Here are some practical tips to make your commute and car care more eco-friendly:
Types of Trash Capture Devices
Across the nation, waste generation and littering has grown significantly over the past five decades.
Turning Waste into Materials for Storm Water Treatment
As overconsumption and waste production continue to increase around the world, researchers are developing new ways to turn trash into treasure.
Tips for a Sustainable Summer
What is a “sustainable summer”? It’s about enjoying all your favorite activities while making choices that are kind to the environment.
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.
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.