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New 'Keeping It Green' Newsletter Download the latest issue of Recycle Hawai`i's 'Keeping It Green' Newsletter
After Christmas, drop your trees at one of the following eight (8) County Recycle and Transfer Stations:
Scrap metal and green waste bins have been put back into place
Kanu Hawaii No Waste Challenge
West Hawaii Civic Center approaches Zero Waste "Zero Waste is a way of life, demonstrated by the ancient Hawaiians, that promotes the goal of reducing the amount of material we throw away. Instead, it reincorporates materials of one system for use for another system. In this way, we greatly reduce our impact on Hawai’i Island’s natural environment and how much rubbish we generate, protect Hawai’i Island’s natural environment, preserve our resources for future generations, and save our community tax dollars." Read the rest of the article here: West Hawaii Civic Center approaches Zero Waste
New Hawai`i Island Recycling Guide, Winter 2012 Download the latest 2012 Hawai`i Island Recycle Guide - January 2012
The 23rd Annual Recycle Trash Art Show at East Hawaii Cultural Center The Recycle Hawai`i "Tutu Hana Hou" Award went to Diane Thornton for "Puppy's First Year" - Stuffed toys, leash & blanket.  Kimball Trump's "Free" (plastic people pieces were "found" at the Kea`au Recycling and Reuse Center)  Along with the Recycle Art Show at EHCC this year, the Haute Trash Fashion Show will be expanded to include a gala, full evening Trash Fashion Competition Show to be held on Saturday, October 22nd starting at 7:30pm in the sophisticated style and air-conditioned comfort of the Moanahoku Hall at Imiloa Astronomy Center on the upper UHH Campus. Awards will be presented that evening (just in time for Halloween!) Tickets are available at EHCC at 141 Kalakaua Street in Hilo, Phone: 961-5711 and at Imiloa Astronomy Center at 600 'Imiloa Place Hilo, Phone: 969-9703. Recycle Bins Are In!
Recycle Hawai'i has received a unique grant to support recycling efforts on the Big Island. The winning concept from Recycle Hawai'i proposed an "Adopt-a- Bin" program. The program will match local organizations and businesses with bins put in public service; adopters will take responsibility for installing, maintaining and servicing the bins as a means to fundraise and/or demonstrate their commitment to the environment. A small plaque placed by the bin will inform the public who stepped up to provide this public service. For information on how to adopt a bin under this grant program, call Kristine Kubat, Bin Grant administrator for Recycle Hawai'i, at 969-2012. View the article at hawaiitribune-herald.com for more information.
New! E-waste disposal option in Hilo
Please see the E-Waste Recycling page for more information on what can and cannot be recycled during hours of operation only. The County of Hawai`i Department of Environmental Management will begin collecting residential e-waste this Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Read the media release here. Grousbeck Family Foundation helps Recycle Hawai'i
Recycling resource management education programs presented by Recycle Hawai'i were given a boost this past year with a $20,000 grant from the Grousbeck Family Foundation based in Los Angeles. Since 2008, the foundation has provided support for various Recycle Hawai'i educational programs in the schools, such as the printing and distribution of 4,500 "Message from the Misty Forest" interactive storybooks for children ages 7-10 and the Recycle Hawai'i "Artists & the Environment" program. Read the article from the Hawaii-Tribune Herald.
Earth-Friendly Schools Hawai`i
Howard Shapiro, Education Director for Recycle Hawai`i, In 1993 the Earth-Friendly Schools Hawai`i (EFSH) program was created on the island of Kaua`i. In 2007 a partnership was formed between Performing and Fine Artists for World Peace and Recycle Hawai`i to promote EFSH throughout Hawai`i. To date over 100 schools in Hawai`i have participated in the program. For more information: Earth-Friendly Schools Hawai`i
Hawai'i County Free Household Hazardous Waste
For details on what types of hazardous wastes residents may drop off, go to: Recycle Hawai`i will be collecting usable leftover latex paints
Kea‘au Recycle and Transfer Station is currently under reconstruction.
Recycling Bin Stickers for homes and businesses are
New Recycling and Transfer Station The Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management This change applies to the operating hours and days The new hours and days of operation are provided in the link below and took effect on August 1, 2010 Please note the following Recycle Hawai`i Reuse Center hours have recently changed Waimea RRC Hawi RRC Kea'au RRC KH (Keauhou) RRC
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html
New year round recycle bins have been placed in Hawaii |
