Dive summary:
- Schnitzer Steel Hawaii Corp., along with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and eight local companies are working together to bring back the Aloha Aina Recycling Drives on Oahu.
- The companies will accept a variety of materials including scrap metal, old electronics, documents for shredding, batteries, paper, glass, used cooking oil, clothing and household items, printer cartridges and used appliances.
- The Aloha Aina Recycling Drives were started by the Kokua Hawaii Foundation which was founded by musician Jack Johnson and his wife, Kim, in 2003.
From the article:
"... 'Since 2003, Kokua Hawaii Foundation’s 3R’s School Recycling Program has been supporting in-class recycling and engaging student leaders in educating their school communities on the 3R’s: reducing, reusing and recycling,' Kim Johnson, executive director of the Kokua Hawai Foundation, said in a statement. 'We are honored to bring back the Aloha Aina Recycling Drives as an opportunity for Oahu students, educators, and residents to practice their 3R’s while directing funds back to their local schools.' ..."
