Reusable food and drinkware system for Hilo in the works

[Durian Fiend]

I love this!

Of course, compliance and adherence are going to be the downfall if it. Too many people only want convenience, and still have an "out of sight, out of mind" mindset. Anything that could even slightly impact their lives is far too much effort to expend.

So personally, I really do love the concept...but the eternal pessimist in me sees failure. :-(

Yes, of course you're right that most people's inclination will be to disparage the plan and resent the minimal extra effort to make it work.   Perhaps an option will remain for those who simply want to toss their food and beverage containers in the trash to do so.

However, this website shows that Hawaii does OK compared to other states with recycling, so there could be some hope.  
Warning:  I said "Ok, compared with other states"

https://www.ball.com/sustainability/real-circularity/50-states-of-recycling#/