The year 2018 has been all about plastic. We reported on the Starbucks announcement to phase out plastic straws by 2020 and talked about everything from SC Johnson’s commitment to eliminate plastic by 2025 to the negative health effects of plastic straws. We clearly weren’t the only ones with plastic on our minds, as Collins […]

Tucked away behind a row of homes in Lanikai lies a narrow dirt path that gradually turns into a steep, rocky incline up the Kaiwa Ridge. Reach the first flat area of the hike and you’ll see a small concrete structure off in the distance. That structure is your destination — and it not only […]

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 Rather, the desire to change outdated socio-economic systems underpins many new business’ values.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 […]

A large exhibition showcasing eco-friendly products and services has opened on Thursday in Tokyo. More than 500 companies and organizations from across Japan have put new products. One exhibitor from central Japan is presenting a house using polystyrene foam. It is well insulated and allows the use of air conditioning to be cut back. A […]

Biobest recently redesigned the packaging for its Biobest bulk Amblyseius system, replacing plastic buckets with specially designed eco-friendly paper bags. Amblyseius cucumeris is a predatory mite widely used to control thrips larvae and spider mites. Highly mobile, this predatory mite can survive on pollen in the absence of prey. With the bulk Amblyseius system, growers […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Hawaiian Beaches home of Ed Kuhn and John Denker. The couple decorated 18 Christmas trees, which are displayed, well, everywhere — on the lanai, throughout the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and even the bathroom of the cozy house. Christmas is, quite literally, all around. Each […]

Most travelers only experience hula at one of the nightly luaus held at Hawaiian resorts. But to get a deeper insight into the ancient performing art and its significance to Hawaiian culture, head to one of the hula competitions that take place throughout the islands. The Olympics of hula is the annual Merrie Monarch competition, […]