Schools to Compete in Hawaiian Telcom Directory Recycling Drive

Hawaiian Telcom Directory.

Vivial, proud publisher of the Hawaiian Telcom Directory, is partnering with schools on the islands of Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui and Moloka‘i to launch the #SmallBizBigOutcome recycling drive and environmental awareness campaign.

The campaign launched on Earth Day and runs through May 30, and is in conjunction with the 2018 Hawaiian Telcom Directory delivery on the Neighbor Islands.

Local schools on each island will compete to collect the outdated telephone directories, which will keep the directories out of landfills through recycling. All participating schools will receive a cash prize for their involvement in the program, and one school will win a grand prize. The grand prize winner will be selected based on book collection totals and efforts to engage and educate students about protecting the local environment.

“For a decade, Vivial has partnered with Neighbor Island schools to collect tons of outdated directories for recycling and environmental awareness, and we’re proud to champion positive change in the communities we serve,” said John Lambert, general manager of Vivial in Hawai‘i. “We love seeing how students learn the difference they can make in protecting the environment, as well as the ripple effect it has with residents and businesses across Hawai‘i.”

Hawaiian Telcom Directories are 100 percent recyclable. After the close of the contest, the telephone directories are shipped off-island for recycling. On Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, Maui and Moloka‘i, the materials are converted into an array of new products, including building insulation, writing and copier papers, newsprint and paper towels. The directories from Moloka‘i are processed at a waste-to-energy facility where they are used to generate a valuable source of renewable energy for O‘ahu. Recycling and environmental sustainability are important initiatives year round, so residences and businesses throughout Hawai‘i should check with their local recycling department for more information on recycling programs offered in their area.

Vivial is also partnering with local food banks, including Hawaii Foodbank, Hawaii Foodbank – Kauai Branch, The Food Basket and the Maui Foodbank, to host a community food drive. By using the recyclable directory delivery bags, Vivial encourages the community to fill the bags with nonperishable food items and donate them to local food banks.

For more information about the recycling drive, drop-off locations and hours, as well as a list of the participating schools and food banks, go online. To arrange for a bulk pick up, call (808) 833-2018, or to reduce or stop delivery of any print directory, visit yellowpagesoptout.com. To learn about all of Vivial’s product offerings, visit Vivial.net.

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