Program areas at Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i
Our large-scale cleanups are hands-on and engaging community beach cleanups held across the islands. With a focus on fun and education, our goal is to take grass-roots action to inspire global change. Plastic pollution is an overwhelming issue and with the help of thousands of volunteers, over half a million pounds of debris have been removed from our Coastlines. However, what we've learned along the way is that cleaning can only do so much. It is not the solution; cleanups are the gateway to behavior change. After spending a couple of hours doing the hard work with the sch crew, we know that you will never look at plastic the same. Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i cleanups are immersive, inspiring people to look deeper into the productsthey purchase and use on a daily basis. Together, we can turn off the tap to plastic pollution by changing how we consume and asking more from the businesses that provide us with goods and services. We'll never ask you to be perfect at cleanups, just to take notice and be part of a community of positive change.
Sustainable Coastlines hawai'is (re)learning program is solutions-based, interactive, and fun. Our educators focus on defining marine debris and explaining where it comes from, how it negatively affects people and our environment, andmost importantlywhat we can do about it. Sch empowers people of all ages to take immediate action in their everyday lives to address plastic pollution and encourages people to get their friends, family, schools, and community involved. Sch (re)learning opportunities are always free for schools and student groups
In partnership with the state department of land and natural resources (dlnr) and division of aquatic resources (dar), Sustainable Coastlines hawaiis marine debris rapid response (mdrr) program directly addresses wildlife entanglement and plastic pollution impacting hawaiis Coastlines. By providing the public an efficient means of reporting marine debris with quick response and action from the sch team, coastal locations in need will be addressed and remedied faster than ever before.
Since 2012, Sustainable Coastlines Hawai'i has been working with diverse clients to make environmentally conscious choices when planning events, diverting waste all while educating and inspiring guests in the process. Hosting a zero waste or Sustainable event can be simple and rewarding. We are available for hire to help you minimize your events impact on the environment through pre-event consulting and during event implementation of our waste diversion systems and trained resource management/education staff. All proceeds go directly back into our program to perpetuate our mission. Sustainevents is available for: fundraisers weddings private events school events