About Us

At 808 Cleanups, our dedicated efforts have led to the collection of nearly 1 million pounds of trash since our inception a decade ago. We empower a robust network of 8,000 volunteers to transform neglected spaces into thriving ecosystems. Our mission is clear and compelling: to achieve complete ecosystem restoration in Hawaiʻi. Our approach involves community engagement, education, and the removal of invasive species, allowing native plants and cultural sites to flourish. By fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among volunteers, we are not only cleaning up our islands but also restoring their natural and cultural heritage. Each member of 808 Cleanups has their unique reason for joining our cause. Some are passionate about protecting marine life, while others are dedicated to preserving historical and cultural sites. Whether it’s the pristine beaches, lush forests, or vibrant communities, our volunteers are united by a shared love for Hawaiʻi and a commitment to its future. With your support, we can continue to provide essential supplies, leadership, and a diverse array of programs that keep our volunteers active and organized. Your contributions enable us to Equip volunteers with tools and materials needed for cleanups and restoration projects. Offer educational programs that raise awareness about environmental issues and sustainable practices. Facilitate invasive species removal efforts to protect native flora and fauna. Organize and lead community events that foster a collective spirit of stewardship and conservation. It takes all of us working in harmony to maintain the beauty and integrity of Hawaiʻi. By supporting 808 Cleanups, you are playing a crucial role in our mission to create a stronger, cleaner, and more sustainable Hawaiʻi. Your involvement helps ensure that future generations can enjoy the same natural splendor and cultural richness that we cherish today. Join us in this vital mission. Together, we can make a lasting impact and preserve the unique beauty of our islands for years to come. Mahalo for your support!

Volunteers with 808 Cleanups doing a beach and park cleanup in Hawaii

Our Mission

808 Cleanup’s mission is educating and empowering the community in ways to sustainably restore Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems and neighborhood spaces, through decentralized cleanups and environmental stewardship.

Our Vision

808 Cleanups envisions a cleaner, safer, stronger Hawai’i, populated by a society that respects and maintains the land, focusing on environmental education and ongoing ecosystem restoration.

Our Values

808 Cleanups was built around the following core values. We ask all involved in our organization (volunteers, board members, community partners, etc.) to practice these values with us:

Stewardship

We don’t just care about the environment a couple of days a month; we live, breathe, and sleep a true commitment to maintaining the beauty of this place that we are fortunate enough to call our home. That means we practice what we preach – we don’t litter, we don’t vandalize, we recycle, we don’t waste natural resources, and we try to use sustainable products whenever possible. It also means we pick up litter when we see it, we remove graffiti if we witness it, and we educate about the environment when people negatively impact it.

Innovation

We are always looking to the future to find innovative and forward thinking best practices and ideas that support our mission and vision. We encourage all volunteers to not only share their ideas with us, but to think of ways these ideas can be implemented.

Self-Motivation

We are an organization of action, founded by the desire to meet a need we saw that wasn’t being addressed. We didn’t sit around and wait for someone else to fix the problem – we rolled up our sleeves and asked others to do the same. Our dedicated volunteers are empowered to take the initiative and organize their own cleanups and environmental efforts without approval and oversight. Our role is to support, not control – and we are blessed to have hundreds of volunteers who have answered the call to action.

Respect

As residents of Hawaiʻi, we expect everyone to portray the Aloha spirit in all forms of 808-communication, whether that is onsite at a cleanup or through our social media pages. We respect the rich diversity of our volunteers and will not tolerate any disrespect in regards to race, nationality, religion, gender, age, or orientation. We also respect and honor the practices of the Native Hawaiian community, supporting their efforts to restore and preserve important place names and sites important to their heritage.

Issues We Tackle

Volunteer removing graffiti — Litter, Graffiti & Invasive Plant Removals

Young boy removing pallet bonfire nails with a magnet broom during a beach cleanup — Education & Outreach

Two young girls removing fishing net during a beach cleanup — Beach, Park, Trail & Urban Cleanups

Free diver removing fishing line from coral reef — Marine & Coral Reefs

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Our Leadership

**Aaron Sadler**
Vice President & Treasurer of the Board

**Michael Loftin**
Co-Founder & Executive Director

**Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz**
Board Member

**Kimeona Kane**
Director of Community Outreach

**Wayde Fishman**
Co-Founder & President of the Board

Sponsors & Partners

808 Cleanups relies on volunteers, private grants, public grants, and business donations for its success. The following foundations, public agencies and companies are integral in helping us keep Hawaiʻi clean.