Category: Environment
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Take Eco-Tourism to the Next Level with These Hiking Locations in Hawaii
byLet’s face it: No matter how long you go for, a trip to Hawaii is always going to feel too short. For the adventurous, expeditions that combine beaches and hikes can help make the most of your way-too-short time in this Polynesian paradise. Ehukai Pillbox Hike, Oahu You don’t have to be an aspiring Kelly […]
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January Marks Volcano Awareness Month in Hawaii
byJanuary 2019 marks the 10th annual Volcano Awareness Month on the Island of Hawaii. Launched in 2010 and observed every year since, Volcano Awareness Month is one way the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory promotes the importance of understanding the volcanoes on which we live. This past summer’s volcanic activity on Kilauea — collapses within the […]
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Give Your Tropical Garden a Gift This Holiday
byIt 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. […]
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The Shift in Eco-Friendly Business Jets
byLeading 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 […]
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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle This Holiday Season
byRecycling centers have plenty to keep them busy, but never more so than during the season of giving. “As we’ve moved toward online shopping, one thing that has gone way up is the volume of cardboard from shipping boxes,” said Justin Stockdale, regional director for the Pennsylvania Resources Council. “It’s completely overwhelmed some recycling facilities.” […]
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Eco-Friendly Butter Hack!
byThis 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 […]
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Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas with These 5 Tips
byThe 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 […]
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Hawaii Resident Starts an Eco-Friendly Casket Business
byWhen 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,” […]
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DIY Holiday Decorations Spice Up the Holidays
byChristmas 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 […]
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Taking Control of Invasive Species in Hawaii
byHawaii 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 […]
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