Goodwill to host reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center – Kauai Now

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i Reuse Collection Event Supports Sustainable Development Goals

Event Overview

Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i is organizing a reuse collection event aimed at promoting sustainable consumption and waste reduction, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The event is scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road, Līhu‘e.

Participation and Accepted Items

The event invites residents, businesses, and organizations to contribute by bringing unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, supporting SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 13: Climate Action through waste reduction.

• Accepted items include:
  • Clothing (including torn or stained items)
  • Small furniture
  • Children’s toys
  • Books
  • Shoes
• Items not accepted:
  • eWaste
  • Chemicals
  • Appliances
  • Baby items other than clothing
  • Broken items

Health and Safety Measures

To ensure safety and minimize health risks, attendees are requested to remain in their vehicles during drop-off. This measure also addresses concerns related to heavy equipment operation and reduces the risk of injury during unloading.

Additional Services and Contact Information

1. Thrift Stores and Businesses: Encouraged to schedule pickup services by calling 808-241-4838.
2. Residents Requiring Home Pickup:
   • Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 808-335-6105
   • RP’s Random Closet (for-profit agency): 808-346-0020
3. General Recycling and Reuse Information: Available by calling 808-241-4841 or visiting the Kaua‘i County website.

Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals

This reuse collection event exemplifies community engagement in achieving multiple SDGs:

• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): Encourages reuse and recycling, reducing waste generation.
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): Supports sustainable urban living through resource recovery.
• SDG 13 (Climate Action): Mitigates environmental impact by diverting items from landfills.
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Demonstrates collaboration between community members, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

1. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
   • The article focuses on reuse and recycling of goods, which directly relates to sustainable consumption and waste reduction.
2. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
   • The reuse event promotes sustainable urban living by encouraging community participation in waste reduction.
3. SDG 13: Climate Action
   • By promoting reuse and reducing waste, the event indirectly contributes to climate action by lowering emissions associated with production and waste management.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs

1. SDG 12 Targets
   • Target 12.5: Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
   • Target 12.4: Achieve environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle.
2. SDG 11 Targets
   • Target 11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to waste management.
3. SDG 13 Targets
   • Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

1. Indicator for Target 12.5:
   • Weight of waste recycled and reused — implied by the collection and reuse event of clothing, furniture, toys, and other goods.
2. Indicator for Target 12.4:
   • Amount of hazardous waste managed in an environmentally sound manner — implied by the exclusion of eWaste, chemicals, and broken appliances from the reuse event.
3. Indicator for Target 11.6:
   • Proportion of municipal solid waste collected and managed in controlled facilities — implied by the organized collection event and coordination with thrift stores and pickup services.
4. Indicator for Target 13.2:
   • Number of policies and strategies integrating climate change measures — implied by community initiatives promoting reuse and waste reduction contributing to climate action.

4. Table: SDGs, Targets and Indicators

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