August 2009 Blog Posts (7)

5 Reason To Recycle

Saves Clean Air and Water - In most cases, making products from recycled materials creates less air pollution and water pollution than making products from virgin materials.

Saves Energy - It usually takes less energy to make recycled products; recycled aluminum, for example, takes 95% less energy than new aluminum from bauxite ore.

Saves Natural Resources - By making products from recycled materials instead of virgin materials,… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on August 26, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

VIEWPOINT: Dive instruction prevents damage by teaching respect for Maui reefs

By TERI LEONARD

POSTED: August 23, 2009, Maui News

I have been fortunate in my life to have followed the path to become a teacher of scuba instructors. My job at Maui Dreams Dive Co. began 10 years ago, and I have loved every moment.

I have introduced hundreds, probably thousands, of people - locals and visitors alike -

to the magical beauty of Maui's underwater world. I believe that without the exposure to the ocean that scuba diving provides, society… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on August 23, 2009 at 9:05am — No Comments

permaculture

Check out the upcoming Big Island bike tour at http://www.commoncircle.com
Also, Olomana Gardens in Waimanalo is a good place to learn about permaculture. (http://olomanagardens.com)
Regina

Added by EcoTipping Points Project on August 7, 2009 at 9:56pm — No Comments

Loudoun County Virginia goes green with help from Hawaii

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved over $1 million in energy retrofits this last week. They are using an energy financing approach that leverages tax credits and stimulus bill funding and pays for the balance out of energy savings created by the projects with no upfront capital cost to local taxpayers. While this is commonly used by agencies in Hawaii, it was a first for Loudoun County in spite of Virginia law which specifically allows for it.

Last year, I was… Continue

Added by Steve Holmes on August 6, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

VOTE EARTH

What is Vote Earth?

Earth Hour’s Vote Earth campaign gives you the chance to be part of a global mandate for action on climate change. It’s a chance to vote for ‘Earth’ over ‘Global Warming’. Hundreds of millions of people already voted with their light switch during Earth Hour. These votes – plus yours – will help create the mandate world leaders need to deliver the right climate deal at the UN Climate Summit in… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on August 4, 2009 at 8:52am — 2 Comments

Free Webinar on The Natural Step with Andrea Dean this Wednesday- Register Today!

Free webinar with Andrea Dean this Wednesday on using The Natural Step to plan for sustainability in your business or organization.

More info here: http://www.andreadean.com/naturalstep.htm

Register by emailing me through my website: http://www.andreadean.com/contact.htm

Andrea

Added by Andrea Dean on August 3, 2009 at 5:58pm — No Comments

Maui Eco Chic

As we go on making our eco smart choices throughout the day, let us not forget one of our first choices we make...what to wear.

For those of us that are new or connoisseurs of a greener lifestyle, the words "recycle" and "reuse" becomes part of your life. Let's incorporate these words to your wardrobe...Welcome to contemporary consignment.

Consignment shops offer second hand clothing and accessories in great/good condition to be bought and sold. The win for everyone is… Continue

Added by JarraeTehani on August 3, 2009 at 3:45pm — No Comments