The landfill in Hilo, Hawai`i has closed, leaving all waste generated in the area with nowhere to go, besides Kona’s landfill. The majority of the restaurants in the Hilo area have a strong takeout culture. Most restaurants use single-use takeout containers, which contribute largely to the solid waste produced in Hilo. This study was conducted to determine the feasibility of implementing a reusable takeout container system in Hilo. Restaurants in Hilo were interviewed and the public was surveyed through an online form. Using the data that was collected, a business plan for the County and pamphlets for the restaurant owners and public were developed to aid in the start up of a reusable takeout container system to decrease the amount of plastic waste in landfills.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Motler, Eric James
• Corcoran, Brian B.
• Giorgi, Lindsey Mae
• Kral, Jacqueline Kathleen

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030420-225310

Keyword

• Technology and Environment

Advisor

• Mathews, Lauren M.

Year

• 2020

Center

• Hilo, Hawaii Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• County of Hawai`i Solid Waste Division

Date created

• 2020-03-04

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright