Single-use plastics are common in the food-service industry, but many of those containers end up in the garbage—and eventually the ocean—instead of being recycled. Surfing Goat Dairy in Kula is doing their part to keep Hawaii clean by getting rid of plastic containers for all their goat cheese products and merchandise. Here’s what you need to know about these exciting changes and how they’ll protect the environment.

Hawaii’s Plastic Bans

Plastic pollution is a global problem that everyone must work against. Nearly 300 million tons of plastic is produced annually, much of which ends up in the world’s oceans.

Hawaii was the first state to pass laws that reduced plastic bag use and has now introduced the most extensive phaseout of single-use plastics in the U.S. Over a two-year period, polystyrene and single-use plastics, including utensils, straws, foam containers, and other plastic dinnerware, will be discontinued. The existing plastic bag ban will also extend to restaurants and retailers.

Hawaii’s steps toward a sustainable future are an inspiration to the rest of the nation to become more environmentally friendly. 

Surfing Goat Dairy’s Commitment to Refrain From Plastic Packaging

Surfing Goat Dairy is reducing their plastic usage by switching to glass goat cheese containers. They are the first in their industry in the U.S. that have made the switch to glass packaging. They’ve also partnered with Proud Source Water to only use water packaged in aluminum cans, which have a higher recycling rate than plastic. They have eliminated all plastic containers from their gift shop to exclusively offer aluminum cans.

By eliminating plastic packaging from their products, Surfing Goat Dairy and other environmentally conscious businesses are saving space in landfills and reducing the overall demand for plastic. Choosing sustainable packaging will hopefully encourage their customers and communities to do the same.

To experience the delicious taste of natural goat cheese, visit Surfing Goat Dairy. Since 1999, their award-winning cheeses, soaps, truffles, and other products have delighted visitors who come to tour their property. This family-owned company is dedicated to producing ethically sourced, wholesome food with minimum environmental impact. To learn more about touring their facility, call (808) 878-2870, or visit their online shop to check out their products.