Organik
Discovered this awesome organic clothing company located here on Oahu! I was so excited when I read about the founders, they are full of visions about the future! they want sustainable biodegradable clothing, surf wax, and other items. They have an immense following within the hawaiian islands, and have accounts with organic companies such as Whole Foods!
Companies like this, in which I discover and grow to love are so incredible. They give me hope for my own ecotourism resort, and for other green businesses around the world!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Taro Patches..
Taro Patches, or as I will forever know them as, Teamwork patches.
Last class we helped prepare the ground for a new HPU taro patch.
I had a great time, I worked so hard, I even had a bruise in the palm of my hand from the stick, and a blister on my thumb!
I loved listening to the talk story even more than the actual work. I REALLY wish I came from such a culturally strong family and background as so many others in my class do. My family has it's traditions, but when I take a step back we do not have and Ethnic culture in which we really follow. I hope to change that, in addition to my family's traditions I am going to try and add a few new ones that reflect our ancetrial cutures. For example, my family tree is mostly French, British, with a tiny bit of German. My great great grandfather and my great grandfather both worked on the rail systems on my father's side. My mothers side has always worked in the Steel industry or Farming industry. My dad's dad was a carpenter, and a farmer. Which my brother and father have certainly continued the wood working talent. So this year in honor of the British side we are going to celebrate Boxing day, in honor of the French, we will celebrate Bastille Day, and for the German we will do a chocolate calendar countdown to Christmas that many German children enjoy :)
I am excited to add these traditions and to enrich my own families culture a little more. :)
Last class we helped prepare the ground for a new HPU taro patch.
I had a great time, I worked so hard, I even had a bruise in the palm of my hand from the stick, and a blister on my thumb!
I loved listening to the talk story even more than the actual work. I REALLY wish I came from such a culturally strong family and background as so many others in my class do. My family has it's traditions, but when I take a step back we do not have and Ethnic culture in which we really follow. I hope to change that, in addition to my family's traditions I am going to try and add a few new ones that reflect our ancetrial cutures. For example, my family tree is mostly French, British, with a tiny bit of German. My great great grandfather and my great grandfather both worked on the rail systems on my father's side. My mothers side has always worked in the Steel industry or Farming industry. My dad's dad was a carpenter, and a farmer. Which my brother and father have certainly continued the wood working talent. So this year in honor of the British side we are going to celebrate Boxing day, in honor of the French, we will celebrate Bastille Day, and for the German we will do a chocolate calendar countdown to Christmas that many German children enjoy :)
I am excited to add these traditions and to enrich my own families culture a little more. :)
Religion
Wow this has been sitting in my draft box since Sept. 27th... dang :/
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Green Roofs
After our class trip to Sweet Home Waimanalo I became inspired by the efficiency of the roof top garden, this webpage is so interesting I loved reading all the details!
After our class trip to Sweet Home Waimanalo I became inspired by the efficiency of the roof top garden, this webpage is so interesting I loved reading all the details!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Hydration stations sweep colleges to promote tap water
I actually discovered this article last week but forgot to post it. I REALLY believe that HPU should look into this kind of system. Not only is it a great way to reduce bottle water use, but also it could allow for students to find a healthier alternative to soda and other sugary drinks. Obesity is also a major problem among today's population.
I actually discovered this article last week but forgot to post it. I REALLY believe that HPU should look into this kind of system. Not only is it a great way to reduce bottle water use, but also it could allow for students to find a healthier alternative to soda and other sugary drinks. Obesity is also a major problem among today's population.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Two Videos...
So first of the two videos, 24 Hours of Reality: http://youtu.be/PY-mboZkhD0
Super Short video, but very effective. Wish I had seen some of the live streams, but did not check my email soon enough. :(
The second video, The Story of Stuff :http://youtu.be/9GorqroigqM
Thought this was an excellent video. I loved the drawings, and the simple explanations! I completely agree with everything, and loved it all. I loved that she made a point to express that WE the people, not the government can make the change.
Super Short video, but very effective. Wish I had seen some of the live streams, but did not check my email soon enough. :(
The second video, The Story of Stuff :http://youtu.be/9GorqroigqM
Thought this was an excellent video. I loved the drawings, and the simple explanations! I completely agree with everything, and loved it all. I loved that she made a point to express that WE the people, not the government can make the change.
Monday, September 12, 2011
What would go first at the end of the world?
This is the first post for my course. The last class was really interesting, and even though it is long time wise, it felt like it went by quickly. I like classes like that. I was most interested in the subject of living off the grid in Maui! That seems so cool, I would love to know what it feels like to live like other people do in countries that are less developed. I have done backpacking trips that last 10 days in which you have no tents, just tarps, and you use iodine to drink your water, and gather most of your food after day 4 or 5. This I feel like would be an even better experience.
I thought it would be interesting to know what would go first if living in a active war zone, or if the world as we knew it would end. I used Stumbleupon to find this piece of gold information. I found things like at the end of the page where it said, many would trade a small bit of food just to feel like a normal human being again, to have things like soap, toothpaste, etc. Because they are huge morale boosters. I think that if things continue to become so destructive between the human population and the environment something like this could happen, and these 100 items are going to be far more precious than gold. http://www.thepowerhour.com/news/items_disappearfirst.htm.
I thought it would be interesting to know what would go first if living in a active war zone, or if the world as we knew it would end. I used Stumbleupon to find this piece of gold information. I found things like at the end of the page where it said, many would trade a small bit of food just to feel like a normal human being again, to have things like soap, toothpaste, etc. Because they are huge morale boosters. I think that if things continue to become so destructive between the human population and the environment something like this could happen, and these 100 items are going to be far more precious than gold. http://www.thepowerhour.com/news/items_disappearfirst.htm.
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