green horn: my mug on Kauai people
The weekly newspaper put me on the cover last week, and the fact is…it’s embarrassing.
Sure, it’s a great honor, especially to be part of their incredible series on amazing Kauaians that has unfolded over the last several years.
Still, wot makes me so special? Certainly not my looks (heh)!
OK, so I’m current prez of one of the island’s most effective nonprofits, and have been a prominent advocate of ‘green’ thinking for several decades.
Yet, there are so many more Kauaians who are actually doing stuff that’s gonna help us save the planet. Me? I’m just a green economist.
Oh, and, if ya happen to be on Kauai next weekend, be sure to checkout our Rotary club’s annual fundraiser, Taste of Hawai`i…which is also green, with 100% biodegradable food service supplies this year.
You’ll have a fabulous time and sample some of the finest cuisine in the islands…for a great cause!
Published by Ken on May 23rd, 2007 tagged Community Initiatives, HI-specific
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May 27th, 2007 at 2:41 am
Aloha,
I just discovered your absolutely wonderful blog while surfing the net. We are doing what we can in our small way: we usually only drive to town (Hilo) once a week, recycle & reuse almost everything, have a rainwater catchment system, cleared only enough land for our house and driveway — everything else is native Ohia trees.
With our small handmade crafts home business we switched several years ago from paraffin wax (a by-product of the petroleum industry) to environmentally friendly renewable soy wax. We also produce natural soap and solid perfumes.
We support other local businesses and farmers by selling their kona coffee, mac nuts, flowers, leis, papayas and pineapples online, and shipping them to the mainland.
Mahalo, Cheryl