Environment (Recycling)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2474: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

SB 2474 repeals the current deposit beverage container program and replaces it with a new Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. Under this bill, beverage producers (like soda and water companies) would become directly responsible for funding and managing the recycling system, including refund programs for containers. This change shifts the financial and operational burden from consumers and retailers to the beverage manufacturers themselves, while maintaining a refund system for consumers who return containers.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentShifts recycling responsibility to beverage producers, ensuring funding and management for container recycling, directly advancing environmental conservation through improved waste management systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1988: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

HB 1988 prohibits the commercial harvesting of aquatic life (such as fish and marine organisms) for use in the aquarium trade, regardless of the collection method. This bill directly affects businesses and suppliers in the commercial aquarium industry that rely on harvesting live aquatic species. The key provision bans all forms of harvesting for this specific purpose, with no exceptions outlined in the abstract. It represents a direct environmental protection measure targeting a specific commercial practice. The bill is currently in early committee review stages.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans commercial harvesting of aquatic life for aquarium trade, directly protecting marine ecosystems and conserving natural resources per bill's environmental protection intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Recycling Wildlife

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 446: RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit or any component of a landfill unit mauka of the underground injection control line without first establishing a buffer zone of not less than one-quarter mile around the landfill unit. Prohibits the utilization of fly ash, bottom ash, or a combination of fly and bottom ash from a municipal waste combustor, including any ash residue that remains after removal of metals for recycling into new metal products, for the purposes of road building, construction, or as alternative daily cover material on a landfill. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits landfill expansion near aquifers and bans ash use, preventing pollution and protecting water resources per environmental protection focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 547: RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax credit for water conservation systems, directly using tax policy to incentivize adoption, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncentivizes water conservation technologies via tax credits, rebates, and mandatory standards, directly advancing resource efficiency and reducing water waste.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Conservation Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1067: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands beverage container recycling requirements, funds reverse vending pilot programs, and promotes waste reduction through redemption centers, directly advancing environmental conservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2097: RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.

SB 2097 creates the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, providing state funding to support sustainable food system initiatives. The program directly affects agricultural producers, food distributors, and community organizations working on climate-resilient farming and food access projects. Key provisions include the department administering the grants and allocating appropriated funds for projects that enhance sustainability and resilience in local food systems. This bill establishes a concrete funding mechanism to advance sustainable food infrastructure without specifying particular projects or outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds via new Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program under Agriculture Dept, directly using appropriation ($)90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program funding sustainable food initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability and climate adaptation per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 906: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

Allows manufacturers to coordinate activities directly related to the recycling of covered electronic devices. Expands the scope of covered electronic devices to include electronic device peripherals and certain legacy devices. Requires manufacturers to provide free collection service locations and collection events.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands e-waste recycling requirements, mandates free collection services, reducing landfill waste and promoting resource conservation per bill's scope.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2331: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of "renewable energy".

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes strict GHG standard for renewable energy, excluding non-compliant sources like wood, reinforcing renewable criteria and advancing clean energy standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes strict GHG emissions standard for renewables, excluding high-emission sources like wood, promoting cleaner energy and stronger environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2476: RELATING TO RECYCLING.

SB 2476 creates a mattress stewardship program requiring manufacturers and retailers to manage the recycling of used mattresses. It establishes a special fund to cover recycling costs, funded by the industry rather than taxpayers. The bill directly affects mattress producers and sellers by making them responsible for end-of-life mattress collection and recycling. Key provisions include setting up the program structure and the dedicated fund, aiming to reduce landfill waste from mattresses.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates industry-funded mattress recycling to reduce landfill waste, directly advancing pollution control and resource conservation per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 786: RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.

Allows the Department of Health to use money in the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to deploy reverse vending machines. Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers. Allows for the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes beverage container recycling via reverse vending machines and redemption centers, reducing waste and pollution per environmental protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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