Turning Hawaiʻi’s Waste Into Affordable Community Resources
A non-profit giving second chances to people and materials.
About Us
Re-use Hawai‘i is a non-profit employment social enterprise dedicated to reducing waste and expanding green job opportunities. Through building deconstruction and material reuse, our mission is to foster an inclusive circular economy in Hawai‘i.
We envision a future where waste reduction and the preservation of resources is maximized through deconstruction and building material reuse, allowing the circular economy to thrive.
Two Decades of Growth, Driven by Community Values
Improvement, Progress, To Go Forward
Holomua
Lōkahi
Harmony, Unity, Interconnectedness
Responsibility, Reciprocity
Kuleana
Love, Compassion
Mālama
To Care For, Protect, Steward
Aloha
How We Serve Our Community
Four core programs working together to support a circular economy
Deconstruction
We offer Hawai‘i a sustainable alternative to demolition.
Our Store
We connect the community with affordable, reclaimed materials.
Tree Milling
We turn locally felled trees into usable slabs for reuse and design.
Workforce Development
We create job pathways for people overcoming employment barriers
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An employment social enterprise is a business that creates paid work and support opportunities for people facing employment barriers.
Employment = Paid work that provides income, skill development, and economic participation.'
Social = Centered on creating positive outcomes for people and communities.
Enterprise = A business or venture that generates revenue through the exchange of goods or services. -
We aim to increase the ability of individuals to earn a living wage and accumulate generational wealth.
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There is an increased economic contribution, reduced dependance on social services, and decreased costs of incarceration and recidivism.
What Is An Employment Social Enterprise (ESE)
Our Impact
$519,589
Est. Community Savings
40
# of Projects
17,214
# of Shoppers
614
Tons of Diverted Waste
Our Board guides our mission with vision and accountability, ensuring we stay rooted in impact and growth.
Our leadership team drives daily operations and long-term strategy, turning values into action across our programs.
Meet Our Team
Change doesn’t happen alone. Our directors, leaders, and sponsors each play a vital part in keeping materials out of landfills and in use across Hawaiʻi.
Support Reuse
Every year, 740,000 pounds of materials are kept out of Hawaiʻi’s landfills and given new purpose. Together, we’re protecting the environment, supporting local jobs, and building a more sustainable Hawaiʻi.
You can help keep that impact growing by donating materials, applying to a corporate sponsorhip, volunteering and more
Contact Our Team
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