Right now, the ban applies to stores larger than 20,000 square feet. In April, stores larger than 10,000 square feet will have to comply. As of December 14, a ban on plastic bags at large and midsized grocery stores in Boston has gone into effect. The ban also applies at restaurants, where takeout orders will […]

It is always a good idea to keep an eye on your garden to make sure there are sufficient water and nutrients available. Now is a good time to give your garden the Christmas gift of love and attention by being observant. Some parts of East Hawaii have experienced more than enough rain this year. […]

Leading charter and fractional aircraft ownership companies are making corporate jet travel more efficient, largely through an aggressive fleet-renewal and expansion program. These new-generation business jets burn less fuel, have fewer emissions, require less frequent maintenance, and feature more advanced avionics than the legacy aircraft they are replacing. Industry leader NetJets, with a fleet of […]

This two-minute hack may not save the world, but it’s an easy step with great results. For any butter-loving omnivores out there looking for a quick way to reduce some dairy in their diet – let me introduce you to an effective butter trick. It has four advantages: 1. It’s healthier for you 2. It’s […]

The holidays are a time for generosity and tasty food, but its environmental impact can be a bit more sobering. Want to make your holidays more eco-friendly? You’re not alone. According to data by Stanford, it’s the peak time for rubbish heading to landfills, with Americans producing a full 25 percent more trash between Thanksgiving […]

When Cortney Gusick’s father died eight years ago, she searched for a casket to match his environmentally-conscious lifestyle but was turned off by the metal and plastic models she saw. “For our family it didn’t make sense in the end to then, in my dad’s name as his eco-legacy, bury these materials in the ground,” […]

Christmas is right around the corner and there is ALWAYS more to get done! Here are 3 more decoration ideas that are super easy, low maintenance, and great to use year after year! Turn Beach Treasures Into a Garland Mix summer memories in with your holiday decorations this year by stringing sand dollars, starfish and […]

Hawaii Gov. David Ige has proposed building a $35 million regional biocontrol facility to research ways to control invasive species that threaten the state’s economy and natural environment. Ige advocated for a biocontrol facility while addressing the Western Governors Association at its meeting Monday on the Big Island. Biocontrol is the practice of introducing a […]

Making Christmas easier on the environment shouldn’t mean missing out. Follow our simple guide to your greenest Christmas yet. In the rush to stock up on last-minute Christmas essentials, spare a thought for the eco-friendliness of the contents of your trolley. With a few simple swaps, a little forward planning and some essential recycling know-how […]

‘Tis the season for holiday parties, mountains of wrapping paper and lots and lots of trash. Luckily, there are many items used around the holidays that can be recycled. There are also, however, just as many items that can’t be recycled at your local processing plant because they damage machines. Items like Christmas lights, ribbons […]