Islands like Hawaiʻi face severe waste challenges with no “away," as discarded materials directly threaten our environment and water sources. At the same time, vulnerable community members and patients in rehabilitation centers face daily hardships
We are launching the "ReJean Initiative," an upcycling non profit project initiative that transforms discarded denim into durable wheelchair care bags. By partnering with local facilities like Maunalani Rehab Center here in hawaii, we combine these custom denim bags with collected unused hotel amenities to create comprehensive care packages, while uniting students across fashion, engineering, and healthcare disciplines to drive community impact, while bringing students together across fashion, engineering, and healthcare disciplines.
Oct. 31, 2026 alert: We are experiencing technical issues with our membership registration processes. Please don't go without letting us know that you're ready to join the Roots & Shoots network and work to help people, animals, and our shared environment!
Email us at rootsandshoots@janegoodall.org with your name and phone number, and we'll be in touch to get you registered! The R&S USA office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can! Thank you for your patience.
