Hawaii Eco Living

03/05/2023

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2023/02/codifying-local-authority-to-restrict-pesticides-in-federal-law/

(Beyond Pesticides, February 13, 2023) As more and more communities across the country outlaw pesticides on their public land, parks, and playing fields, most states prohibit (or preempt) localities from restricting hazardous use on private property. As a result, pesticides used on landscapes—uses...

03/03/2023

https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/02/19/tom-atwells-hawaiian-adventure-part-2/

Even when he's away from his garden, Atwell thinks about gardens. In Hawaii, he visited a thriving organic farm and learned how chocolate is made.

03/01/2023

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/02/how-hawaii-can-make-farm-to-school-actually-happen/

Three bills at the Legislature seek to build on past legislation that feeds and educates future generations.

02/27/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hawaii-quietly-rolls-back-innovative-plan-to-manage-marine-resources/ar-AA17Ipgt

The change came amid pressure from the state's vocal fishing community.

02/25/2023

https://www.popsci.com/environment/hawaii-water-plastic-ban/

Last month, a representative authored a bill banning the sale of single-use plastic bottles—specifically, those holding under two liters of water.

02/23/2023

https://www.traveller.com.au/kualoa-ranch-oahu-preserving-hawaiis-reallife-jurassic-park-h29u0i

Go off-script to dig into the real Hawaii.

02/21/2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/visiting-hawaii-here-are-5-eco-friendly-sunscreens-without-oxybenzone/ar-AA17aESZ

We’re here in Hawaii this week and made sure to pick up a bottle of eco-friendly sunscreen to wear on our trip before we left San Francisco. While the Hawaii…

11/28/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/27/travel/hawaii-sustainable-tourism.html

It turns out that farm stays and eco-friendly snorkeling trips really are more entertaining than sitting on a beach with a mai tai. Here’s one approach to thoughtful travel in an overtouristed place.

01/25/2022

https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/Men-climb-Earths-tallest-mountain-16784886.php

"It wasn’t easy. This was like a very difficult triathlon."

01/20/2022

Intentional communities in Hawai'i. Collecting names, updating the list on the website. If you know of any please share, including which island.
https://www.hawaiiecoliving.com/hawaii-eco-living/intentional-communities-hawaii/