SB790

Hawaii SB790 mandates a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli high and intermediate school to reduce landfill waste.

Hawaii SB790 addresses the significant food waste generated by the Department of Education, which currently ends up in landfills, impacting the environment and state finances. The bill establishes a food waste composting pilot project at Nanakuli high and intermediate school, aiming to align with Hawaii's sustainability goals and set an example for other public facilities. The project involves collaboration with environmental organizations, local farmers, and waste management experts to implement, monitor, and utilize compost produced from school food waste.