Hawaii has a huge waste problem, little land, no landfills to speak of and excess waste has to be transported off the islands. The Hawaiian Independent is fighting Illegal Dumping by posting maps of Dump Sites in various neighborhoods. This … [Read more...]
Maui and Kauai Ban Plastic Bags
January 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
The saying paper or plastic is now a thing of the past. "Next time bring your bag," the cashier tells a customer at the grocery store. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 marks the official beginning of a new way to shop on Kauai and Maui. "I love it, I … [Read more...]
Taxpayer Cost of Trash In Honolulu, Hawaii
July 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
If we think we have landfills problems, think about islands such as Hawaii, not only do they have landfill problems, they have to offshore their trash. The only way to off shore trash is to get from such sources as the US Agriculture. According to … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Wood Furniture in Hawaii
July 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
I love Koa wood and Hawaiian design. Getting anything to and from Hawaii is expensive due to the cost of transportation. If you can buy local in Hawaii it saves valuable resources and reduces impact on the environment. I found this site, Wuttle Werks … [Read more...]
Sustainability Fest at University of Hawaii
April 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In honor of Earth Day at UHM- Wednesday April 22, 2009 Sustainable Saunders cordially invites you, the campus and extended community, to celebrate our collective potential, as Hawaii becomes a model of sustainable community development. This is … [Read more...]
FSC Certified Green Printers- Hawaii
January 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is … [Read more...]
Litter Resources- Hawaii
October 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
Community Work Day Program/Keep Hawaii Beautiful Phone: 808.877.2524 Honolulu Department of Environmental Services Keep Hawaii Beautiful Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808.934.9833 Nani 'O Wai anae KAB Program Wai anae, HI … [Read more...]
Green Blogs and Websites- Hawaii
October 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Green-Sustainable-Eco Blogs Hawaii The following are a partial listing of green, sustainable and eco friendly blogs and resources for the state of Hawaii. Oahu Reuse Hawaii- not a blog Raising Islands- THE source of news about science … [Read more...]
Eco Cabinets- Hawaii
August 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Kailua Kona Bamboo Too 808.322.5642 … [Read more...]
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