Hawaiian Islands 2016
In early January a COI expedition team from Cabrillo College visited three Hawaiian Islands in a ten day “Trash Talking Tour”. We learned from local groups about their particular problems and some of the responses and techniques they employed to combat them. We held collective meetings and gave presentations on our ideas and PTF technology as potential tool to use in plastic pollution reduction.
Our team was greeted with open arms and we learned what Aloha really means. On Kahuku beach we tried out efficient plastic/sand separators, and on Hawaii Island we learned the spiritual approach to cleaning the land and sea. Our team met with educators from grammar school to University of Hawaii to expand our network in this common cause. In a few short hours, we removed nearly a thousand pounds of debris from the shoreline and raised the education bar for our students and faculty team members. Our team has a new perspective on the scope of the problem and an introduction to those who are making a difference. 
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Project SummaryProject Name: Hawaii 2016 “Trash Talking Tour”
Focus: Networking, Micro-plastics cleanup
Number of Volunteers: 12
GROUPS INVOLVEDClean Oceans International
Hawaii Wildlife Fund
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii
Maui Ocean Center
University of Hawaii Maui
Kokua Hawaii Foundation
Surfrider Hawaii
University of Hawaii Windward College
CHALLENGEMicro-plastics abatement
Remote shoreline Access
SOLUTIONCollaboration with existing plastic pollution response organizations
Learn new tools and techniques
Experience travel related logistics
RESULTS900 lbs. of debris removed
Expand network by 10 organizations
Raise awareness of PTF among Academic, NGO, and Governmental Agencies
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