Nicodemus Wilderness Project -- Global Registry of Apprentice Ecologists

Our community is quickly running out of landfill space. According to the Seattle Times article, â€œTrash Hawaii's next big export to the mainlandâ€, Hawaii's most populous island, is looking to send some of its garbage on a 2,600-mile voyage to the West Coast. Not only is Hawaii one of the most densely populated states in the country, it is one of the most beautiful and ecologically fragile. After decades of disposing rubbish in landfills and incinerators, Hawaii is simply running out of space and alternatives. Honolulu City officials say â€œHonolulu will likely have no choice but to close its primary landfill next year. This is not just a Hawaiian problem, either â€” it is a national problem that millions of American tourists helped create.â€ Recycling is an easy way to protect our environment and ensure the well being of our community for generations to come. However, the success of recycling depends on the active participation of every member of the community, so we strive to be diplomats and inform our community on why and how we should preserve our home.