Kanu Hawaii May 2013 report to members.
On a daily basis, each of us encounters opportunities to make Hawaii a better place. We also inherit a legacy in the forms of the environment, the culture, and the economy that make our lives possible. I'm working on improving my part of the legacy that gets passed along.
You'll find some of what I have to say about Hawaii if you look under Paul Berry in the catalog at the Hawaii State Library.
Sustainability, the impact of globalization on Hawaii, how Hawaii's environment links to local economics, Hawaiian history, local art, documentary filmmaking, educational innovations, new forms of community service, schools finding ways to contribute to the community.
The price of water rises 10% every year in Honolulu, which means your water bill doubles in roughly 7 years. The more water you use, the higher your sewage bill. Honolulu sewage bills increase by 18% annually, i.e., sewage fees presently double every 4 years. So conservation literally leaves money...
Kuleana Footprint Tips #1. ENERGY AND ELECTRICITYWith peak oil arriving globally, oil prices again rising, and HECO heavily reliant on oil, costs per kilowatt hour (kwh)will stay high and likely get higher.If you have school-age children, a spouse , or other household...
