ISLAND LIFE DEMANDS CONSCIENTIOUS RECYCLING EFFORTS

Thank you, to all the people out there who are recycling! There are a lot of you who actually do show you care about the future of Maui and the planet!

It is amazing, though, that more people don't. Have you ever really thought about what happens to what is thrown in the garbage can? Is it just "out of sight, out of mind"? Since we still have "lots of room" at the landfill, should we just push the concern aside, for our kids to deal with later on, because it will still be there for their kids and their kids' kids, etc.

Yes it, takes a little more effort to separate items, but those few extra seconds are worth it.

The county has recycle drop bins in several places and there is even curbside pickup through Maui Recycling Service, making recycling very convenient for virtually everyone. Maui Recycling Service even recycles other items that are excluded from the county drop bins such as tin/steel food cans which should be kept out of the landfill, yet a lot of people aren't aware of the option.

You do have a choice! Buy items that can be recycled then recycle them!

This is an island, after all. Or haven't you noticed?

Pam Wolf

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