People in the U.S. throw out more than 34 billion pounds of clothes every year, making textiles one of the largest contributors to our landfills. …
National Beach Day: Investing in the Future of Our Coastlines
National Beach Day (August 30) is a celebration that reminds us of the beauty and importance of our coastlines. It’s a time to reflect on …
5 Back to School Sustainability Tips
Sustainability isn’t limited to our homes; it reaches every aspect of our lives. As we strive to incorporate eco-friendly practices into our daily routines, school …
How to Participate in Plastic-Free July
Plastic-Free July is a worldwide initiative that encourages individuals, communities, and businesses to reduce their consumption of single-use plastic for the entire month of July, …
Clean Beaches Week: Helping Hawaii’s Shores
July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating the importance of keeping our beaches clean and our marine ecosystems safe. Hundreds …
Sustainable Beach Toy Alternatives
Summer is almost here, and many of us are looking forward to spending time at the beach and soaking up the sun. Although beach toys …
Zero-Waste Picnic Essentials
It’s almost summer here in Hawaii and picnics are a great way to take advantage of our beautiful weather! With so many public beaches and …
How to Properly Dispose of Waste
A great way to reduce the amount of trash you produce is to recycle it! According to the City and County of Honolulu Refuse Division, …
DIY Recycled Lei
Did you know flower leis were first worn and woven by the Hawaiians so long ago that they have no record of their origins? But …
State launches “Trash Free Hawaii” campaign
“The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Highways Division, Oahu District’s Storm Water Management Program commissioned two new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) as part of its …