Got Aloha for a Teacher?
Kanu Hawai'i volunteer.
I came back to Hawai'i hoping to begin my career in the environmental field for one reason: Hawai'i is home, and it is the most beautiful place on earth. Even in the urban concrete of downtown Honolulu I can sense the beauty and sacredness of this place.
The size of our community, in the policy arena, means that sometimes special interests can take hold which do not necessarily have the best interests of the community at heart or keeping balance with the environment in mind. However, I have also seen that the positive side to this is that, to paraphrase Margaret Mead, a small group of people commmited to working for change can really make a difference. I am energized by seeing all of us, as members of Kanu Hawaii, come together to create a community of change.
I love: kim chee, 80 degree winters, Zippy's saimin at 2 am, pidgin, fruit stands in Kahuku, lo'i in Hanalei, high school baseball, Old Pali Road, watching a meteor shower at Mokuleia on a dark night, walking Paia town, old style diners, potlucks, rubber slippers, winter storms, and so much more ...
Energy and renewable energy, conservation, endangered species, land trusts, affordable housing, environmental justice, sustainability, LEED, meditation, hiking, cooking for friends, writing, volunteering, travel, sleeping in, hanging out in random coffee shops and dives, cultural activities
Did you know that worldwide, Starbucks Coffee users consume 4 BILLION throwaway cups a year for their favorite beverage? (And that's only a fraction of the 500 BILLION in the whole industry!) While they are working to make their cups recyclable, have added recycled content, and are having "Cup...
Changing out your incandescent light bulbs for CFLs or LEDs are probably the #1 home energy saving recommendation – one you’ve heard countless times in recent years. Thanks to growing awareness of the environmental and cost-saving benefits, incentives and education, most Hawaii homes today have...
Participating in the overall challenge to reduce your energy consumption by 25% in your home or workplace? Need a handy way to track and compare June from this month? Click on the link below to download a log you can fill in. http://www.kanuhawaii.org/downloads/appliancelogs.doc If you want more...
