Aloha! Have you heard of Upcycling? It is like recycling, except instead of melting down the product and then recreating it, the product is directly used to make another item - for instance, juice pouches used to make a pencil case. I admit, I am still working on the first of my 3 R's (reduce),...

Both the sun and rain were welcome as Kanu Hawaii members planted natives along Kalihi Waena streambank. Caught up with old friends, made new friends, and placed faces with email friends. It was great to get my hands in the dirt again, what a great feeling! Pictures coming soon!

Aloha friends - Just to let you all know, KAUPA (the non-profit I work for) is having a huge recycling drive/fundraiser on Sat. November 28 at Kalihi Waena Elementary School (1240 Gulick Ave.). This is a great opportunity to get rid of all those recyclables that we let pile up around our houses -...