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Recycle Hawai’i helps communities design and develop resource recovery strategies that prevent waste, mitigate climate impact, and build economic & ecological wealth.
Through innovative problem-solving, advocacy, Zero Waste events, and youth leadership, Recycle Hawai’i is driving a just and regenerative future for Hawaiʻi.
Sustainable materials management - diverting waste from landfills.
Developing alternatives to plastic, so we can move beyond toxins.
Empowering the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
Creating a circular economy through policy advocacy to help our communities thrive.
Join a growing Zero Waste movement towards a resilient
Hawaiʻi. Volunteer, lead events, shape advocacy, and take meaningful action in your community.
Mālama ʻĀina Compostables is the youth-led initiative of Recycle Hawaiʻi’s Recycling Education & Outreach (REO) Program, empowering the next generation of Zero Waste leaders. Through hands-on projects, advocacy, and community engagement, our youth are designing real solutions that divert waste from landfills and build a more sustainable Hawaiʻi. From composting systems to marine debris cleanup, we are proving that young people are powerful agents of change.
Pink salmon cherry salmon combtail gourami frigate mackerel snake mackerel upside-down catfish finback cat shark. Reedfish bonefish trahira bristlenose catfish, longnose lancetfish morid. Longnose lancetfish morid. Wahoo mora deep sea smelt cat shark
Recycle Hawai’i played an integral role in getting this legislation passed. Bill 83 bans single-use plastics in food service ware.
Recycle Hawai’i launched the HI-5 collection program, which is still in use today and is a huge driver of diverting recycled material from landfills.
Recycle Hawaiʻi is a leader in Zero Waste events, supporting responsible gatherings across Hawaiʻi. We plan, staff, and manage systems that reduce waste, recover materials, and protect our islands. From festivals to schools, we design systems that recover resources, reduce impact, and model sustainable celebration.
“Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund is proud to be a longtime partner of Recycle Hawaiʻi. For over a decade, we’ve worked side by side across marine debris removal, reuse and recycling initiatives, zero-waste advocacy campaigns, and youth environmental education opportunities — and the impact speaks for itself. Their staff, board, and volunteers bring genuine dedication to the cause, and together we’ve made a measurable difference for our island community. It has been a pleasure to collaborate, and we look forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration.”
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