ZERO WASTE TEAM

 As paddlers, we protect the ocean and honor our Hawaiian sport’s cultural and traditional practices. We show respect (ho’ihi) through our love for the land (aloha aina). We understand that what we do on the land affects the ocean. From the mountain to the ocean (Mauka to Makai), we practice stewardship (malama) of our ocean. Zero waste is one way we practice malama.

 As paddlers of Kanaka, we pledge to:

  •  HOST ZERO WASTE EVENTS (regatta luaus, parties, meetings).

 REGATTA LUAUS

  • Bring your own plates, utensils, cups, and cloth napkins.
  • Bring your own water in reusable water bottles.
  • Bring food to share in reusable containers.
  • Avoid single-use plastic bottles. Use aluminum cans only.
  • Plan for the correct amount of food to minimize waste. Excess for is shared with guests and any remaining food waste is placed in compost bins.
  • Avoid balloons, disposable plastic tablecloths, and plastic decorations that will end up in the trash. Seek natural decorations that can be composted.

 PARTIES AND OTHER GATHERINGS WITH FOOD

  • If members are not bringing their own plates and utensils, the club will use reusable or compostable plates and utensils (Compostable:  paper or palm leaf plates and wooden or bamboo utensils).
  • Avoid plastic bottles. Aluminum cans or glass bottles only.
  • Provide clearly marked waste, recycle, and compost waste receptacles.
  • Plan for the correct amount of food to minimize waste. Excess for is shared with guests and any remaining food waste is placed in compost bins.
  • Avoid balloons, disposable plastic tablecloths, and plastic decorations that will end up in the trash. Seek natural decorations that can be composted.
  • SORT WASTE PROPERLY
    • Recycle (paper, cans, bottles, cardboard, aluminum foil)
    • Compost (food waste, food-soiled boxes, paper towels, paper bags, paper plates, and wooden or bamboo utensils).

AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

 Your choices make a difference!