Researchers say the state is not doing enough to protect our beaches. A study recently published by University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers claims policies to conserve and enhance beaches, public access, and coastal open space are failing in Hawaii. A team of specialists analyzed land use on a section of Windward Oahu from 1928 to 2015. In […]

Trading company employee Ari Fatah has no qualms about picking up plastic bottles from the streets of his Indonesian home town. In fact, he always makes sure to carry a shopping bag that he knows can fit in at least three large-sized bottles. Ari does this so he can catch the bus. A unique aspect […]

Dungog Library is the latest organisation to jump on board to make Dungog the first town in Australia to become single-use plastic free. Single-use plastic bags, bottles, take away coffee cups and straws are the four items that are overwhelmingly used just once and thrown away with the new initiative aiming for the community to “choose reusables” by […]

One man’s effort to bring awareness to pollution brought him all the way to Hawaii from Japan. Ben Lecomte was originally supposed to swim from Japan to San Francisco, but bad weather forced him to make a quick stop in our islands. “My legs are a little shaky. I’m not used to having something stable but […]

Earth Day may be on April 22nd, but in Hawaii, we’re always celebrating ways to “think green.” That’s because only a few of our island resources are renewable, and we are guardians of pristine ocean and land. Here are five top ways to visit Oahu while leaving a light environmental footprint. 1) Choose A Sustainable, […]

Households worldwide create 30% more waste than usual over the Christmas period. This extra waste amounts to a staggering volume of trash, given that the worlds’ cities generated more than two billion tons of solid waste in 2016, amounting to 0.74kg per person per day.Recycling levels are on the rise, but most of the festive […]

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, American household waste increases by more than 25 percent. Recycling smart means ensuring that what we put in our bins actually belongs there. This is critical for protecting our environment and supporting our local communities. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is committed to educating consumers on the do’s […]

The startup industry in Israel is booming. Entrepreneurs are taking an active approach to capitalize on the potential within their countries. Profit doesn’t seem to drive business operations. Rather, the desire to change outdated socio-economic systems underpins many new business’ values. For the most part, companies are doing an exceptional job. From innovative water systems […]

As adults, receiving gifts to adorn a home or apartment is one of the greatest joys in life. Whether you’re searching for a unique furniture piece for your parents, adorable trinkets for a friend or something extra special for yourself, these gifts top our list of favorite presents for a green home this year. Natural […]

Employee Amber Hissey says customers dining at Rocco’s Tacos Restaurant request eco-friendly straws. “Straws are a huge deal for people especially being from South Florida. A lot of people are environmentally conscious. I get asked all of the time if we are going to switch to paper straws.” Now the restaurant has paper straws. The […]