Fixtures used at convention reused by school in Manoa
Sister Joan of Arc Souza, head of Saint Francis School in Manoa, is thrilled with the newest addition to her classrooms. Read more
The Green Leaf
Conservation convention inspires Hawaii children
Once all of the motions have been adopted, commitments made and the delegates are back home in their far-flung parts of the world, Hawaii will have fulfilled its role as host of the 10-day International Union for Conservation of Nature’s World Conservation Congress 2016. Read more
Solar-powered water wheel might help clean up Ala Wai
The Ala Wai Canal has for years been the butt of smelly-wastewater jokes, not to mention a collection point for cigarette butts and plastic litter that float in it before eventually flowing into the ocean. Read more
Youth volunteers to help restore Big Isle battlefield
Dozens of youths from Kupu Hawaii, a Kakaako-based nonprofit, will be among the first volunteers to begin restoration work at the Kuamoo battlefield and burial grounds on the west side of Hawaii island. Read more
Restaurants recognized for cutting plastic waste
It’s not necessarily going to solve the problem, but it’s a good start. Read more
An albatross chick takes off after its parents raise it up
With Mother’s Day still fresh on our minds, The Green Leaf pays homage to Laysan albatross moms, which typically hatch only one egg per year and travel up to 3,000 miles to gather food for their chicks. Read more
Beach in Waimanalo takes spotlight at Earth Day event
Last year Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, a professor at Florida International University, listed Waimanalo Beach Park on Oahu as the best beach in America. Read more
Humpback whale counting connects volunteer to ocean
Despite some anxiety over the late arrival of humpback whales to Hawaii waters this season, the majestic creatures are here, following patterns consistent with long-term observations, according to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Read more
Jack and Kim Johnson seek to eliminate plastic waste
Singer Jack Johnson doesn’t mind the label of environmentalist, but knows he’s part of an industry that isn’t exactly environmentally friendly. Read more
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Environmental groups laud national ban on microbeads
While he vacationed in Hawaii, President Barack Obama signed a bill phasing out the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products, which harm the ocean. Read more
Families get close to nature at Christmas tree farm
As I walked between the rows of Norfolk pines, the sun above was hot and the red dirt below a little muddy from recent rain. It wasn’t exactly a classic winter wonderland scene with snowflakes fluttering onto a forest of tall pines. Read more
Federal agency’s art contest shows ocean debris impacts
Kupu Hawaii readies youth for local green-sector jobs
2016 conservation summit may attract world leaders
Flushing wipes into sewer causes some costly clogs
Eschewing the plastic bag nothing new at Kailua shop
Pesticide use seen as issue of ‘environmental justice’
Group empowers residents to spruce up natural sites
Group empowers residents to spruce up natural sites
Containers from home can help reduce takeout waste
Kane promotes sustainable lifestyle through example
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