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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
DEMANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING PROGRAM, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THE COLLECTION OF HI-5 RECYCLABLE ITEMS, TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ALL OFFICES AT THE HAWAII STATE CAPITOL.
WHEREAS, Hawaii benefits from natural beauty and unique ecosystems that are vital to the State's culture, economy, and way of life; and
WHEREAS, the State faces significant environmental challenges due to its limited land availability and the growing pressure of waste management; and
WHEREAS, landfill space in Hawaii is critically limited, and the expansion of landfills threatens the State's environment and communities; and
WHEREAS, recycling reduces the need for landfills, conserves natural resources, minimizes the environmental impact of waste, and offers a sustainable solution to some of the State's waste management issues; and
WHEREAS, the State has established goals to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste products but has not made these efforts mandatory, which limits their effectiveness and participation rates; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature should lead by example in environmental stewardship efforts, demonstrating the State's commitment to sustainable practices; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive recycling program at the Hawaii State Capitol would serve as a model for sustainable waste management practices and would encourage businesses, organizations, and individuals to adopt similar recycling measures; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Accounting and General Services is demanded to develop a comprehensive recycling program, with specific focus on the collection of HI-5 recyclable items, to be implemented in all offices at the Hawaii State Capitol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
DAGS; Waste Management; Recycling Program; Hawaii State Capitol