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MEDIA RELEASE The level of recycling continues to increase on the Big Island. Linda Peters, county Recycling Coordinator, said during the past three years the county’s recycling rate is up from 24 percent to 36 percent. Last year, more than 87,000 tons of solid waste was diverted from county landfills through recycling and diversion programs, […]

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    MEDIA RELEASE   Mayor Billy Kenoi has announced the formation of a Hawaii County “Green Team” to mark the 39th anniversary of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. The “Green Team” consists of county employees who will be looking for ways to save energy costs through sustainable initiatives throughout the County of Hawai‘i. […]

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