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| Kaʻū High students left for New York on Sunday to give presentation at the National Recycling Congress. Photo from Mālama ʻĀina Compostables |
At the National Recycling Congress, which is being held at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown, the students will give a presentation on the company they created at Kaʻū High. It is called Mālama ʻĀina Compostables and was formed with assistance from a local Environmental Protection Agency Recycling Education & Outreach grant program through Recycle Hawai'i. The students will also present on their Cafeteria Waste Diversion Program.
The students will represent Kaʻū at the three-day event, managing a booth that showcases Hawaiian cultural and Zero Waste practices. They will also meet with Nena Shaw, Director of the EPA's Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division, and other leaders in the field.
Since the launch of their cafeteria waste diversion program on Oct. 16, students have diverted over 2,217 lbs. of food waste from the only landfill operated by County of Hawai'i. It's off Hwy 11 north of Kona airport. "This marks a significant achievement in sustainability efforts," according to the statement.
"The entire Recycle Hawai'i and KHPES team is proud of their tremendous progress over the past six months and looks forward to the invaluable experiences and insights this journey will bring this group of Zero Waste Advocates."
Everyone who would like to follow their journey can check out the students' Zero Waste company on social media @malamaainakhspes.
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| New Council Chair Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba |
HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP FOR THE 2024-2026 TERM has been announced. Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, who represents North Kona District 8, will serve as Chair. He is in his third term as a Council Member. Vice Chair will be Dennis “Fresh” Onishi who represents parts of Hilo into Kea'au and Puna, District 3. He returns to the County Council after serving from 2008-2016.
Mayor-Elect Dr. Kimo Alameda said, “I am really excited about the prospect of working with the new council leadership. I think the newly appointed chair and vice chair will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. I look forward to a seamless partnership rooted in mutual respect, dedication, and a shared vision for our communities’ future.”
A statement from the County Council says, "Together, this team offers a Hawai‘i Island grown perspective rooted in deep ties to the community and a forward-looking vision for the island’s future."
Chair Inaba said, “I am confident that our Council will embrace a collaborative spirit and work hand-in-hand with the Alameda Administration to deliver results that matter. We are committed
to serving our communities with aloha and action.”
The Council s
tatement says, "Under Chair Inaba’s direction, the Council will prioritize a strong partnership with Mayor-elect Dr. Kimo Alameda and his administration, strengthening collaboration between the legislative and executive branches of County government. This partnership ensures coordinated efforts to address pressing issues, including housing, economic development, food security, environmental sustainability, and disaster preparedness."
The public statement from the Council also says, "The Hawai‘i County Council is prepared to lead with unity, aloha, and a focus on actionable outcomes for all residents."
Chair Inaba said, “I am confident that our Council will embrace a collaborative spirit and work hand-in-hand with the Alameda Administration to deliver results that matter. We are committed
to serving our communities with aloha and action.”
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| New Council Vice Chair Fresh Onishi |
The public statement from the Council also says, "The Hawai‘i County Council is prepared to lead with unity, aloha, and a focus on actionable outcomes for all residents."
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| Couches to car seats and mattresses lined this Ocean View road where volunteers cleaned on Sunday. Photo from Department of Environmental Services |
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| Hawai'i County Deputy Director of Environmental Services Brenda Iokepa Moses. |
A CLEANUP AT OCEAN VIEW ON SUNDAY, with volunteers from Big Island Jeep Club, county Solid Waste workers, Deputy Director of Department of Environmental Management Brenda Iokepa Moses and County Council Member Michelle Galimba. The focus was on a road off Highway 11 near the county's OV Transfer Station.
The road was littered with everything from old mattresses to furniture and car seats. The volunteers filled two large containers.
Ocean View Transfer Station is located at 92-9017 Mamalahoa Hwy and is open for household rubbish Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For scrap metal and appliances, as well as corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and non-HI-5 glass containers, it is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For HI-5 container redemption, it is open 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.
Ocean View Transfer Station is located at 92-9017 Mamalahoa Hwy and is open for household rubbish Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For scrap metal and appliances, as well as corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and non-HI-5 glass containers, it is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For HI-5 container redemption, it is open 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays.
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| Ka'u County Council member Michelle Galimba. Photos from Department of Environmental Services |
Pāhala Transfer station is located at 96-1250 Old Mamalahoa Hwy and is open for household rubbish Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For scrap metal and appliance drop off as well as corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and non-HI-5 glass containers, it is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Volcano Transfer Station is located at 93-3438 Old Volcano Hwy and is open for household rubbish 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For scrap metal and appliances, as well as green waste, corrugated cardboard, brown paper bags and non-HI-5 glass containers, it is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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| Volunteers from Big Island Jeep Club and the County of Hawai'i clean up a road on Sunday near Ocean View Transfer Station. Photo from Department of Environmental Services |
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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING IN VOLCANO WILL BE FRIDAY, NOV. 29, The Rotary Club of Volcano and the Volcano Art Center are teaming up to launch the annual Volcano tradition: Rotary President Michael Leidemann reports: "We're planning to turn on the lights on a 25-foot tree outside the entrance to the Art Center on 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. The lights will stay on every night through the Christmas season.
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