In honor of local Hawai'i businesses leading the way in the areas of sustainability policies and best practices, outstanding community involvement, employee relations, and overall environmental stewardship, the Sustainability Association of Hawaii is proud to announce the Sustainability Association of Hawaii Business of the Year Award - 2012.

The winner, Sustainable Island Products, was announced at the SAH Official Launch Celebration on April 3 at the Honolulu Green Drinks, immediately following the 2012 Hawaii Build and Buy Green Conference & Expo.

Founded in 2007, Sustainable Island Products is a full scale and first-to-market distribution business specializing in the sale of planet and people friendly food service and janitorial supplies on both the Big Island & Maui. These products are manufactured from biodegradable and compostable materials, and include cold cups and deli containers, hot cups and soup containers, cutlery, plates, clamshells, tissue wraps, basket liners, napkins, paper towels, toiletries, office paper, and green janitorial supplies. With zero-waste warehousing, carbon offset & clean idle certified vehicles, a comprehensive and completely green product line, living wages for employees, and numerous sponsorships and facilitations of sustainable events in Hawaii, the company has helped set a precedent for social & environmental stewardship by the private sector.  The business has embodied the triple-bottom-line since its inception, demonstrating financial viability while adhering to sustainable business practices that benefit the public interests and those of the living environment as a top priority. It produces educational information about green business standards, environmental and recycling news, illustrating the power of business to inform and motivate the public to embrace sustainability. In 2011, Sustainable Island Products also received a Hawaii Green Business Office and Government award from Governor Neil Abercrombie for its commitment to sustainable practices. The company is owned and operated by Jesse Law, who has degrees in green build and a background in sustainability-oriented government policy.

 

SIP Receives Recognition and Hawaii Green Business Program award from Governor Abercrombie. 

SIP was one of six businesses in the state to receive the recognition On April 20, 2011

 

Congratulations to Margaux and Colin on their wedding. SIP has been pleased to offer our Green products for over 20 weddings here in Hawaii. Ask us how we can help you bring some "ECO" to your special events! 

 

 

 

An estimated 100 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year

Using just one of our compact reusable bags in your daily life (shopping & trips to the beach/pool, picnics, etc.) can eliminate your use of approximately 9 plastic bags every week or the national average equivalent of 500 bags a year.

 

Have you seen our Biodegradable Produce Bags? Bag your produce with confidence! These OxoBiodegradable bags are the best available option to standard plastic produce bags. Engineered to degrade in the open environment, compost, & in landfill, these minimal material bags offer maximum results for the earth-conscious retailer.

SIP is proud to announce that we have just launched our MAUI location! As of November 1st we are fully operational. Come visit our showroom to see our complete product-line and speak with our Maui Regional Manager Frank Giubardo to see how we can help green your business's operations! Featuring a 2,000 ft fully-stocked warehouse and Located in central Kahului we're confident we'll be a strong partner for your business! 

As of November 2010 SIP is proud to feature a new and upgraded website. We're adding content daily and encourage you to visit often over the next few weeks as we post new sections and valuable resources.