http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com Hawaii's Premier Eco News Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Of all the things convicted murderer Robert Knowles has been called during his 13 years behind bars, recycler hasn't been one of them. But there he was one morning, pitchfork in hand, composting food scraps from the main chow line and coffee grounds from prison headquarters — doing his ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/11/prisons-recycle-to-save-energy-money/ 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 ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/11/community-action-service-pegs-jeff-mikulina-for-award/ Island Shell LLC, an Aiea-based environmental manufacturing firm, recently completed installation of a $750,000 recycling mill.  The mill is designed to process phone books, newspaper, and cardboard into environmentally sound products sold throughout the state.  Bernie Boltz, owner, says, "Our plant is able to process up to 10 tons of ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/11/oahus-only-phone-book-and-newspaper-recycling-plant/ A half-dozen years ago, Jason Scott Lee was in Florida playing the studio publicity game -- sitting for interviews and photographs to promote a new film. After a day of interviews, the Pearl City High School graduate had dinner with friends. Conversations floated about careers, Hawaii, lifestyle. An actress ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/jason-scott-lee-hollywood-drop-out/ More hotels in Waikiki are seeing reasons to go green as a way to cut back on energy costs, plus get some good publicity. Savvy travelers are also beginning to inquire about it, including events planners who ask about whether a hotel has the U.S. Energy Star rating. ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/waikiki-hotels-focus-on-green-initiatives/ The League of Women Voters of Honolulu is honoring Jeff Mikulina for his role in conserving and protecting Hawaii's environment. Mikulina, executive director of the Blue Planet Foundation, will receive the Donald and Astrid Monson Community Action award for his contributions. Mikulina, former executive director of the Sierra ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/mikulina-to-be-lauded-for-efforts-on-environment/ Hawaii's largest utility signed onto plans for a future filled with renewable energy, electric cars and stable power supplies as the islands strive to become energy independent. Hawaiian Electric Co. and Gov. Linda Lingle inked an agreement earlier this month to move the state away from dependence on fossil ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/governors-goal-is-to-have-70-percent-from-renewables-by-2030/ Duke Energy Carolinas has cut its proposed $100 million rooftop solar program in half in response to critics who contend it is too costly and blocks independent development. The company is now asking state regulators to OK a $50 million investment that would create a solar network covering more ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/duke-cuts-proposed-100m-solar-program/ United Parcel Service will be the first delivery company to add hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) to its fleet, a move that it says will bring “dramatic fuel savings and environmental benefits.” The technology was developed in an Environmental Protection Agency lab. HHVs store energy by compressing hydraulic fluid under ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/ups-introduces-hydraulic-hybrid-vehicle/ Since she is "The Ghost Whisperer' one would think that Jennifer Love Hewitt might go spooky or scary for her Halloween costume.  And the actress has revealed that she will play dress up on Halloween, but she is going with one of the sexiest actresses in Hollywood.  Will she grab ... http://www.thinkgreenhawaii.com/2008/10/jennifer-love-hewitt-goes-sexy-in-hawaii/