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 …
“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 …
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 …
THREE WAYS TO PROVIDE TESTIMONY
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 …
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: Inclusion of Aluminum Can-Packaged Wine in Mandatory Recycling Program Background Wine in HI can be purchased in aluminum cans. These cans …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Waste-To-Energy Plants Stalled in Maui County While Landfills Approach Capacity (2020) Learn More »