Simplify the Holidays 2008


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The holiday season is upon us! Kanu Hawaii in partnership with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation is asking all of us who call Hawaii home to consider "simplifying the holidays." Let's use this time of both great hope and great challenges to refocus on the season’s deeper values of joy, peace, and ohana by making holiday choices that support and nurture our homes, our communities, our planet—and family budgets, too! Join this campaign by making one or more of the commitments listed below to change our approach to the holidays.

 

The Kokua Hawaii Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaii.  KHF also participates in community programs such as the Plastic Free Haleiwa Coalition and the Kokua Festival.  To join the KHF mailing list go to: http://www.kokuafestival.com/mailinglist/kokua_hawaii_foundation/

 

Join the campaign by taking action! If you are already a Kanu member, please login at the top of the page. If you are not a Kanu member and would like to join now, please check any actions you will take, complete the form and click on the "Count Me!" button. Thank you for your commitment to island living.
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108 This holiday season, I will use a locally grown or potted Christmas tree
127 This holiday season, I will recycle my Christmas tree as green waste
252 This holiday season, I will get off junk mail lists to save paper, trees, and our climate
157 This holiday season, I will use reusable or biodegradable products instead of disposables for my parties
221 This holiday season, I will set up recycling bins at my holiday parties
204 This holiday season, I will give four gifts of plants or food instead of buying other items
155 This holiday season, I will give three gifts of time (e.g., ukulele lessons or a massage) instead of buying items
102 This holiday season, I will start an eco-friendly holiday tradition
308 This holiday season, I will reuse materials like newspaper, paper bags, maps, etc., for gift wrapping
242 This holiday season, I will package gifts in reusable bags
90 This holiday season, I will use energy-efficient LED Christmas lights to decorate my home or tree
129 This holiday season, I will create holiday cards from reusable materials or send paperless greetings via e-mail
102 This holiday season, I will organize a Secret Santa gift exchange, instead of buying gifts for all of my friends, family, coworkers, etc.
162 This holiday season, I will make three gifts instead of buying new items
71 This holiday season, I will shop for gently used gifts instead of buying new items
220 This holiday season, I will combine errands to use less fuel
474 This holiday season, I will take my own reusable bag for all shopping purposes
258 This holiday season, I will make at least one donation to a local non-profit on behalf of friends and family.
202 This holiday season, I will give three needed items to less fortunate families
177 This holiday season, I will volunteer at least three hours of my time

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