Hawaii Eco Living

03/05/2023

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/02/codifying-local-authority-to-restrict-pesticides-in-federal-law/

(Beyond Pesticides, February 13, 2023) As more and more communities across the country outlaw pesticides on their public land, parks, and playing fields, most states prohibit (or preempt) localities from restricting hazardous use on private property. As a result, pesticides used on landscapes—uses...

03/03/2023

https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/02/19/tom-atwells-hawaiian-adventure-part-2/

Even when he's away from his garden, Atwell thinks about gardens. In Hawaii, he visited a thriving organic farm and learned how chocolate is made.

03/01/2023

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/02/how-hawaii-can-make-farm-to-school-actually-happen/

Three bills at the Legislature seek to build on past legislation that feeds and educates future generations.

02/27/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hawaii-quietly-rolls-back-innovative-plan-to-manage-marine-resources/ar-AA17Ipgt

The change came amid pressure from the state's vocal fishing community.

02/25/2023

https://www.popsci.com/environment/hawaii-water-plastic-ban/

Last month, a representative authored a bill banning the sale of single-use plastic bottles—specifically, those holding under two liters of water.

02/23/2023

https://www.traveller.com.au/kualoa-ranch-oahu-preserving-hawaiis-reallife-jurassic-park-h29u0i

Go off-script to dig into the real Hawaii.

02/21/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/visiting-hawaii-here-are-5-eco-friendly-sunscreens-without-oxybenzone/ar-AA17aESZ

We’re here in Hawaii this week and made sure to pick up a bottle of eco-friendly sunscreen to wear on our trip before we left San Francisco. While the Hawaii…

11/28/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/travel/hawaii-sustainable-tourism.html

It turns out that farm stays and eco-friendly snorkeling trips really are more entertaining than sitting on a beach with a mai tai. Here’s one approach to thoughtful travel in an overtouristed place.

01/25/2022

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/Men-climb-Earths-tallest-mountain-16784886.php

"It wasn’t easy. This was like a very difficult triathlon."

01/20/2022

Intentional communities in Hawai'i. Collecting names, updating the list on the website. If you know of any please share, including which island.
https://www.hawaiiecoliving.com/hawaii-eco-living/intentional-communities-hawaii/

01/19/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/jan/18/how-to-kill-a-god-captain-cook-myth-shows-how-heroes-of-empire-will-fall?utm_source=pocket-newtab

The long read: In the 18th century, the naval explorer was worshipped as a deity. Now his statues are being defaced across the lands he visited

09/14/2021

Please read Important Message about the future of HER work in the forest

Can HER request your loving attention?
This month we have a unique opportunity that can bring Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) to a new and more functional level! An important fundraising campaign is beginning today until the 30th of this month under the Global Giving organization.

If HER achieves a total of $5,000 in donations from 40 separate donors by the end of September, we will be invited to become a permanent member of the Global Giving organization, that would help stimulate perpetual funding for our beloved Keau’ohana Rainforest, as well as for the environmental education we provide to local and global community members and school groups!!!

It would mean a lot to me personally, and to the work we do here on the Big Island of Hawai’i if you would take a moment to consider who in your circle may also be willing to participate, and help us to achieve this goal!

Donations must be submitted through the Global Giving platform. Direct link to HER personal project page on the Global Giving platform: http://goto.gg/53814

Jaya Dupuis

07/16/2021

The Westside resident thinks kiawe trees can revolutionize Oahu's food system and help the next generation learn to love where they live.

07/05/2021

We have become a Kind Traveler charity partner! The Kind Traveler is a socially conscious booking platform where travelers can unlock exclusive rates and perks by donating to a charity of their choice. Travelers can choose and support STAH when booking any Kind Traveler hotel, anywhere in the world.

https://kindtraveler.com/

07/04/2021

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/07/03/hawaii-news/new-laws-bolster-sustainability/

Gov. David Ige on Friday afternoon signed seven bills into law that he said were aimed at meeting goals outlined in the state’s 2050 Sustainability Plan.