County of Maui’s Draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update
June 9, 2024, 1:00 PM HST
Public Hearing on July 17
A public hearing is scheduled on July 17 to receive comments on the County of Maui’s draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update before it is submitted to the State Department of Health. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. at One Main Plaza, 2200 Main St., Room 310, Wailuku.
Description of the Plan
The draft plan provides a comprehensive overview of the current and proposed solid waste programs in Maui County. It will serve as a guidance document for the County’s solid waste management for the next 10 years.
Review and Submission of Comments
The plan can be reviewed at www.mauicounty.gov/1199/Solid-Waste-Resource-and-Advisory-Commit. Written comments can be submitted at the public hearing or by email to solidwaste@co.maui.hi.us until July 19, 2024.
Special Assistance
Individuals requiring special assistance, auxiliary aids, or language interpreters for the hearing can call 808-270-7875 at least five days before the scheduled date.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The article discusses the County of Maui’s draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update, which is directly related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
- SDG 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
The article mentions the County of Maui’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update, which aims to guide solid waste management for the next 10 years. This aligns with the targets of reducing the adverse environmental impact of waste management and substantially reducing waste generation.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, the article implies the following indicators:
- Number of public comments received on the draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update.
- Number of proposed solid waste programs described in the plan.
- Number of years the plan will serve as guidance for County solid waste management.
These indicators can be used to measure progress towards the targets by assessing the level of public engagement, the implementation of solid waste programs, and the duration of the plan’s effectiveness.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. |
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| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. |
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Source: mauinow.com
