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Delia Montgomery d/b/a Chic Eco Hawaiian Jewelry Designer Uses Reclaimed Metals

Located in Laie, north Oahu, artist Nilma Hunter offers tropics-inspired designs handcrafted with reclaimed and earth-friendly silver, plus other mediums. Her business tittle is Nilma Hunter Creations and besides her website, you can find her goods on Etsy.

Nilma is proud to utilize recycled metals for her creations. That means minimal impact on earth to produce them. And oh what a treasure it is to work with an artist who encourages simple revisions to her pieces.
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Added by Delia Montgomery d/b/a Chic Eco on February 23, 2010 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Andrea Dean Investing With Your Values: Making Money and Making a Difference


A presentation on Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) with Michael Kramer, Accredited Investment Fiduciary and Managing Partner at Natural Investments LLC.

February 23, 2010 • 6 pm • Kona Stories in Kainaliu • Free

Utilizing mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and other instruments, Natural Investments LLC serves clients large and small with customized portfolios that fulfi… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on February 9, 2010 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Cindy Fallsen teaching kids environmental concerns

We need to be teaching our kids to turn the Programmable Thermostats down and change Furnace Filters on a regular basis or even allowing them to help plan the installation of a Solar Attic Fan.… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on January 13, 2010 at 11:54am — 1 Comment

Andrea Dean Sat, Jan 16th- North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Day

North Kohala restaurants and markets featuring the abundance of our local farms.

Saturday, January 16th All day and night at participating restaurants and markets. Come enjoy the fresh and unique tastes of North Kohala on Saturday, January 16th at our local restaurants and markets.… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on January 11, 2010 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Andrea Dean Permaculture Design Certification Course- Hawi - Jan 5 - 21 - Sign Up Now!

Permaculture Design Certification Course Hawi, North Kohala, Hawai‘i Island, January 5-21, 2010 When: January 5-21, 2010 Place: Uluwehi Farm and Nursery, Hawi, North Kohala, Hawai‘i Teachers: Craig Elevitch, Nik Bertulis, Tom Baldwin Experience the 72-hour permaculture design certification c… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on December 21, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Zion Estes Hawaii's Own Global day of climate action: Dec 12, 2009


Join Sustainable Action Day & Rock N Renew in support of...

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Added by Zion Estes on December 9, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Howard Strang Satellite As A Greener Option

I'm traveling to Hawaii in the next month and I'm researching different mobile solutions. In particular, I'm wondering about satelite internet, or satellite high speed internet… Continue

Added by Howard Strang on December 7, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Andrea Dean Calling All Green Power heroes!

loha friends, GPG here calling all the Green Power Heroes to join our parade and carry the message to all- GREEN YOUR HOLIDAYS! Michael Kramer aka GREEN FLASH has inspired yet another way for us to get our message out by dressing up as the GPHeroes and march in the KOna Christmas Parade! The kids in Kona attending will surely be delighted to see us in person! Do you have a inner Hero just waiting to come out? Come join us! Find your Green Power Hero here at… Continue

Added by Andrea Dean on November 23, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments

Reno Happy Green Worker is available. Very rea$onable.

Aloha everyone. Being here almost 2 years i have learned a very important consideration. Its all about energy!! This is why i am excited about choosing a field of work that will be rewarding for me as well as for my clients. I want to dedicate myself to providing a service of energy upgrades and alternative landscape & garden. Save electrical costs. The products are available, or we can design and make our own. I am creative and skilled at installing all kinds of roof skylights, includin… Continue

Added by Reno on November 22, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Amy Domestico Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis?

Can we conserve our way out of a water crisis? Around the Water Cooler welcomes Doug Bennett, the water conservation manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and chair of the 2009 WaterSmart Innovations Conference, about the future of our drinking water. http://budurl.com/wc1104 Continue

Added by Amy Domestico on November 4, 2009 at 9:05pm — 2 Comments

JarraeTehani Maalaea Bay’s once-vibrant reefs suffer decline at an alarming rate

By CHRISTIE WILSON, The Honolulu Advertiser POSTED: October 25, 2009 The best place to see vibrant coral reefs in Maalaea may be at the Maui Ocean Center. The popular aquarium displays an abundant range of marine life that no longer exists in the adjacent bay, which has experienced a total collapse of its underwater ecosystem in recent years, due largely to human impacts. Coral coverage in the bay was estimated at 50 to 75 percent in 1993 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, similar to that… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 27, 2009 at 7:20pm — No Comments

roberto 350 Hawaii events Saturday 24th OCtober 2009 - Join us!

Oahu: 350 HPU at the Hawaii Loa Campus, Oahu 10a-2p FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2009 Contact: Elliott Roberts ardwyad@gmail.com (808) 349-7662 1. 350 Youth take action: Kawainui marsh 9am-11am, Saturday October 24th, 2009 Kapaa road (Quarry), Kailua (turn left off Pali hwy.) Bring water/tabis-shoes & clothes for mud Lunch w/b served at 12n Contacts: Chuck Burrows - chuckkb@gmail.com - 372-7594 Rob Kinslow - 350@riseup.net 2. Blue Line Project 11AM-1PM, Saturday October 24th, 2009 Various Locatio… Continue

Added by roberto on October 20, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Kevin Vaccarello No Impact Project Experiment

The No Impact Experiment is a one-week carbon cleanse. It is a chance for you to see what a difference no-impact living can have on your quality of life. It’s not about giving up creature comforts but an opportunity for you to test whether the modern “conveniences” you take for granted are actually making you happier or just eating away at your time and money. Joining is simple, click here to sign up f… Continue

Added by Kevin Vaccarello on October 18, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

JarraeTehani Petition for Sustainable and Organic Farmers

It’s time to end the bureaucratic squabbling at the USDA and put beginning and minority farmers first. What new and minority farmers need most is access to affordable land — unfortunately USDA officials are stalling a potential solution. A new program created by sustainable agriculture advocates in the 2008 Farm Bill, called the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Transition Option, offers incentives to land owners enrolled in the CRP to sell or lease the land to beginning and minority farmers… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 16, 2009 at 7:27pm — No Comments

Tri-Seal of Hawai`i Got Mold?

Mold is a major issue in Hawai`i and the outer islands. Mold is linked to depression, asthma and many other health problems. It has been reported that 1 in 4 people have allergies and that 50% of all asthma cases in the U.S. are attributed to allergens which include mold. Preventing environmental issues in an eco-friendly manner is now available. The EPA states that the key to preventing mold is moisture control and further states that no mold will grow without moisture, food source(wood) and en… Continue

Added by Tri-Seal of Hawai`i on October 9, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Council Approves Ban on GMO Taro

The Maui News By MELISSA TANJI, Staff Writer Posted: October 3, 2009 WAILUKU - A bill prohibiting genetically modified taro in Maui County received final approval Friday by the Maui County Council. In other council business, a bill banning alcohol at Kamaole Beach Park I received initial approval. The taro bill prohibits anyone from testing, propagating, growing or introducing genetically engineered or modified taro, or kalo, within Maui County. Council members voted 9-0 to approve the ban, s… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 6, 2009 at 3:29pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force

The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Video Conference for the Pacific was held this past Tuesday, September 29. 2009. For those who are not familiar abour this Ocean Policy Task Force, here are a few key points. First off, the task force was initiated by President Obama to his White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ). The Task Force is comprised of 24 senior policy level officials from executive departments, agencies and offices across the Federal Government and is chaired by the C… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on October 6, 2009 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Kevin Vaccarello Walk Story and Get Rewarded For It!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2009 Save Money, Reduce Pollution, Conserve Water, Support the Local Economy - and Get Rewarded For It! Honolulu, HI- It’s not everyday that someone will reward you for "walking story." But two Hawaii-based organizations have partnered up to offer local discounts and rewards to people who can reduce their electricity, gas and water usage. Local sustainable living publication, the HonuGuide and… Continue

Added by Kevin Vaccarello on October 2, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Allen Goodson Houseplants to Clean the Air in Your Home

Great info on using house plants to clean air in your home. Provided by CTAHR, Cooperative Extension Service, UH Manoa. Link found here: http://www.plantshawaii.com/showthread.php?t=192 Continue

Added by Allen Goodson on September 28, 2009 at 8:28pm — No Comments

JarraeTehani Ocean Policy Task Force PEACESAT VIDEOCONFERENCE

Announcement for Posting Online Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Hawaii – Pacific Public Listening Session September 29, 2009 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, established by President Obama, is pleased to invite you and members of your organization to participate in an important Obama Administration initiative. The Task Force is asking for your help in developing a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore our oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. A public… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on September 28, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

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