Zero Waste Definition
“The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges […]
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Zero Waste
Efforts to reduce solid waste generation waste to nothing, or as close to nothing as possible, by minimizing excess consumption and maximizing the recovery of
How to provide Testimony (general)
THREE WAYS TO PROVIDE TESTIMONY
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Kauaʻi Needs Curbside Recycling Now!
By JoAnn A. Yukimura(Previously published in The Garden Island, January 27, 2024) Kauaʻi has a solid waste crisis. According to county officials, the current landfill
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Tap into Sustainability: Promoting Tap Water Over Bottled Alternatives for Locals and Tourists Alike
background Plastic bottled drinking water contributes a substantial amount of our recyclable solid waste. By switching from bottled water to tap water, we reduce our
HI 5 Expansion Act
HI 5 Expansion Act: Inclusion of Aluminum Can-Packaged Wine in Mandatory Recycling Program Background Wine in HI can be purchased in aluminum cans. These cans
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Enhancing Plastic Container Labeling for Consumer Clarity and Recycling
Enhancing Plastic Container Labeling for Consumer Clarity and Recycling: A Proposal for Improved Identification of Plastic Types in Food and Beverage Packaging Background Plastic food
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Amendment Proposal to Exclude “Municipal Solid Waste” from Renewable Energy Sources in Hawaii Revised Statutes
Background : HRS §269-91 states “Renewable energy” means energy generated or produced using the following sources… Biomass, including biomass crops, agricultural and animal residues and
Coalition for Climate Common Sense
Position Statement: The Coalition for Climate Common Sense stands firmly against Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants and programs, and asks the County of Kauai to eliminate the
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Landfill Expansion Environmental Assessment
As the current Kekaha Landfill has a short remaining life span and the new landfill is still in the planning stages, we believe the largest
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Waste-To-Energy Plants Stalled in Maui County While Landfills Approach Capacity (2020)
https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2020-01-08/waste-to-energy-plants-stalled-in-maui-county-while-landfills-approach-capacity Nearly five years ago, Hawaii Public Radio reported a series of stories about the state of garbage around the islands. This week and next,
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