June 2000

CAMPBELL’S COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION

Designing for Recycling and Hawaii’s Future

As developers of the new City of Kapolei, we are keenly aware of the public’s expectations as well as our corporate aspirations for “doing it right.”  Developers are important to the success of recycling because they have a unique opportunity and responsibility to design buildings and communities that facilitate and support recycling from the beginning.  Designing projects with recycling provisions and recycled products reflect a more comprehensive approach.  In this regard, I believe we have made significant strides in promoting conservation, waste reduction and waste prevention.

The Estate of James Campbell, in 1988, commissioned the preparation of a rigorous set of design guidelines to help shape the City of Kapolei.  Some of its key objectives, which may be of interest to readers of Wasteline, are:

Ø        To promote recycling by making provisions for the collection of recyclable materials.

Ø        To encourage the use of recycled building materials where available, suitable, cost effective and consistent with building code and design guidelines.

Ø        To promote the three R’s in our development:  reduce, recycle and reuse.

Ø        To reduce fuel energy consumption by the provision of a bikeway system and requiring the provision of bicycle parking for all uses and by designing a city which encourages walking.

Ø        To promote water and energy conserving features in architectural, site and engineering design.

As builders of several of the first buildings in Kapolei, the Estate followed the design guidelines and became keenly interested in expanding its interest in recycling.  Some of the building-specific features, which we have provided and which we strongly encourage others to provide, are:

Ø        Provision of conveniently located recycling bins.

Ø        Use of “new” materials such as recycled plastic tree grates; which, were found to be lighter, less costly, easier to install and rustproof.

Ø        Design of landscape systems which use non-potable water, drought-tolerant plants and irrigation systems; which minimize evaporation and promote efficient use of water.

Ø        Use of adjustable lighting systems which complement natural lighting.

Ø        Use of arcades and overhangs to reduce energy loads on our buildings.

Ø        Use of non-potable water for irrigation.

We have used our experience in designing, building and managing energy-efficient buildings to guide new businesses moving into Kapolei toward a more efficient and effective use of resources and materials.  This is done through early consultation with the new businesses and through the project design review process.

Our commitment to the environment may have contributed to attracting some of our tenants.  Many of our tenants are also members of the Partnership for the Environment, including Hawaiian Earth Products, Hawaii Metal Recycling, American Savings Bank, Bank of Hawaii, Star Market, Consolidated Amusement Co., Ltd. and Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning.

I have personally experienced great satisfaction in seeing the development of corporate practices, which nurture our environment and promote the principles of judicious use; as well as, reuse of our materials and resources.

The Estate, as a landowner, developer and responsible corporate citizen, is committed to leaving a legacy of a well-planned and environmentally sensitive community, which is committed to a responsible use and reuse of its limited and often fragile resources.  We encourage others to make the commitment to conserve, reduce, recycle and reuse…for a better future!