Hawaii’s oldest wildlife refuge celebrates 100
The Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge—Hawaii’s oldest national wildlife refuge—this week marks its first century of protecting and preserving the fragile ocean ecosystems of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. If you’re on Kauai today, stop by the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge on the Island’s north shore for the centennial celebration. The Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife [...]
Community Action Service pegs Jeff Mikulina
The League of Women Voters of Honolulu is honoring Jeff Mikulina, Executive Director of Blue Planet Foundation, in a first-time award for community service. The Donald and Astrid Monson Community Action award will be given annually to an organization or individual who has made the year’s outstanding contributions toward or involving public interest planning, housing, [...]
EPA honors Kauai group
A Kauai group is one of 12 being recognized nationally by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for improving environmental quality within the community. The Anahola Homesteaders Council was awarded the first annual Environmental Justice Achievement Award for its “outstanding leadership in improving community environmental quality,” the EPA said in a statement Monday. The council is [...]
Electric bikes provide greener commute
When Honora Wolfe and her husband moved to the outskirts of Boulder, Colorado, she wanted an environmentally friendly way to commute to her job as a bookshop owner in the city. Ed Poor rides an eZee Quando II electric bike to work in New York City. Wolfe, 60, found her solution about a month ago: [...]
UH tries out environment-friendly concrete
Soon, rain that falls on the concrete courtyards amid the University of Hawai’i’s student apartment buildings will sink through the surface and flow into the ground underneath.
E Malama festival to focus on sustainability
Hilo, HI July 11, 2008 — The Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce announces E Malama Aina (“Lets Take Care of the Land”), a 2-day festival Nov. 7-8 at Hilo’s Mooheau Park, which will offer consumers and businesses a firsthand look at Hawaii Island innovations and best practices aimed at sustainability.
Fireman’s Fund offers ‘green’ policy in Hawaii
Hawaii is among 26 states where Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. will offer "green" insurance for homeowners, allowing policy holders to rebuild homes to green standards should their residence be completely destroyed.
Mayor awarded for Environmental Protection
MIAMI — Mayor Mufi Hannemann was presented today with the 2008 Mayors Climate Protection Award for Outstanding Achievement, in recognition of Honolulu’s 21st Century Ahupua’a environmental protection program. The US Conference of Mayors presented the award at the group’s 76th Annual Meeting, held this year in Miami, where Mayor Hannemann spoke about the need to [...]
Local businesses use eco-friendly foodware
HONOLULU (KHNL) – When you’re chowing down on a plate lunch, you’re probably not wondering where the Styrofoam plate will end up.
Joint partnership produces cleaner air in Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHNL) – Truck drivers in Hawaii are starting the engines to a greener Hawaii. Under the hood, a new environmentally friendly engine replaces an old diesel one.
