There are so many ways to be resourceful. Try these other ideas:

Gardening—Tend to fruit trees in your yard, have a fresh vegetable garden, or even get into aquaponics. Grow your passion from the ground up.

Sustainability—Whether you’re interested in energy, forests, or our oceans, take it a step further. Help protect our ‘aina and live well with nature.

Not Exactly You?

Everyone has their own substance.
If recycling doesn’t sound
like yours, you can explore more
options below.

Take the quiz to discover your substance and find out what
motivates you.

Check out these other substances:

Get inspired by our Voices With Substance— learn about people from Hawai‘i who have found their substance.

Get Moving

Just go out there and explore recycling at your school, community and more:

Stay Focused

Focus on recycling, keep improving, and have fun as you set and fulfill goals:

  • Thinking of studying environmental studies in college? High school classes to help you prepare include: US Government & Politics, Human Geography, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology
  • PaCES Summer Environmental Science Program at Windward Community College has a program for high school students interested in environmental and marine science

Get Involved

Great minds think alike. Connect and work with other people who like recycling as you reach your dream: