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About

Zero Waste Maui is a community-based coalition of nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community members dedicated to rethinking our island's relationship with "waste."

OUR VISION

We envision Maui Nui as a global beacon of thriving self-reliance, where “waste” is respected as a resource with purpose, value, place, and connection. 

OUR MISSION

Re-activating culture and education on zero waste systems throughout Maui Nui.

OUR VALUES

KĀKOU

We, including the seen and unseen, the present, past, and future, all beings and elements that surround us - this is the community of Maui Nui.

We, all of us, including the seen and unseen, the present, past, and future, all beings and elements that surround us - this is the community of Maui Nui.

KULEANA

 

Our right, privilege, responsibility and accountability.

Our right, privilege, responsibility and accountability.

ʻIKE

 

Fact-based understanding and knowledge.

Fact-based understanding and knowledge.

HOʻIHI

Respect, exemplified in  our interactions with one another and with ourselves.

​Respect, exemplified in  our interactions with one another and with ourselves.

HAʻAHAʻA

The quality of being humble, to be absent of pride, to possess humility - we all stand on the same ground.

The quality of being humble, to be absent of pride, to possess humility - we all stand on the same ground.

APO (MAU A MAU)

A circle, where living zero waste is within reach, embraced, completely possible and regenerative.

A circle, where living zero waste is within reach, embraced, completely possible and regenerative.

Who We Are

Zero Waste Maui is a community-based coalition of nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. As a coalition, we work to support waste reduction efforts across the island - from beach cleanups to advocating for local waste policies.

What We Do

Zero Waste Maui proactively promotes waste reduction and plastic pollution efforts through:

  • Education & outreach

  • Legislation & policy

  • Zero waste living workshops

  • Events & art installations

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