{"id":26391,"date":"2024-04-22T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapionews.com\/?p=26391"},"modified":"2024-04-17T20:28:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T06:28:17","slug":"opinion-you-can-make-a-difference-for-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapionews.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/22\/opinion-you-can-make-a-difference-for-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Opinion: You Can Make a Difference for Earth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Challenge yourself to make eco-friendly decisions for Earth Day and beyond (Photo by Cameron Enomoto)<\/p>\n<h5>By Cameron Enomoto | Staff Writer<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Day serves as an important reminder that environmental conservation and protecting our planet\u2019s natural resources is essential for our survival and the development of the next generation. While the annual event raises awareness about issues like climate change and pollution, it\u2019s also a call to action. People worldwide are encouraged to implement more sustainable practices in their lives. If you\u2019re looking for a place to start, check out these community organizations and local stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Community Organizations:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/808cleanups.org\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_-e01P-2hQMVjRitBh1M_Qk9EAAYASAAEgKvNfD_BwE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">808 Cleanups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization empowers volunteers by providing them with supplies like gloves and buckets as well as connecting them with other volunteers to organize group cleanups. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/808cleanups.org\/calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the 808 Cleanups site lists all of the events happening throughout the month. All volunteers need to do to join is fill out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/808cleanups.org\/waiver\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liability waiver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malamamaunalua.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u0101lama Maunalua<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Committed to conserving and restoring Maunalua Bay in the Maunalua region (Hawaii Kai)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, M\u0101lama Maunalua offers many ways for community members to volunteer their time. While the huki project involves pulling invasive alien algae out of the bay, there are additional opportunities for volunteers who would prefer to stay out of the water. To view community huki events and additional outreach opportunities, please visit the M\u0101lama Maunalua <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malamamaunalua.org\/calendars\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/paepaeoheeia.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paepae o He\u02bbeia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As a private nonprofit organization dedicated to managing and maintaining He\u02bbeia fishpond located in K\u0101ne\u02bbohe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Paepae o He\u02bbeia strives to perpetuate cultural sustainability through education. The organization offers two opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Saturday community workdays are large volunteer days held on the second and fourth Saturdays of most months during the year. Workdays are also hosted on weekday mornings. <\/span><a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/paepaeoheeia.org\/volunteer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSVPs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are required for both volunteer opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable Coastlines Hawai\u2018i<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supported by passionate volunteers and dedicated staff, this local nonprofit aims to inspire the community to care for coastlines and build a world of reciprocity. Volunteers are encouraged to organize their own beach cleanups as well as join larger events. Sustainable Coastlines Hawai\u2018i is hosting an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org\/event\/sch-earth-week-from-makai-to-mauka\/e571909\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from April 21 through the 27 with multiple cleanups and workdays scheduled in Waim\u0101nalo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Local Stores:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.for-simplesustainability.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Simple Sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The foundation behind For is rooted in preservation, culture, and sustainable practices. While the brick-and-mortar store is in Ward Centre, customers can shop online as well. Along with refills and a variety of sustainable options, For boasts unique, hand-crafted items like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.for-simplesustainability.com\/shop\/p\/mm-corset-collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merrie Monarch-inspired corsets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.for-simplesustainability.com\/shop\/p\/sunny-lei-nyard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lei-nyards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made entirely from shells.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepitsimplezerowaste.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it Simple Honolulu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Located in Kaimuk\u012b, this zero-waste store carries eco-friendly products to help minimize waste and support the local community. From kitchen wares to bath and beauty supplies, Keep it Simple has plastic-free replacements for essential household items. Additionally, the store\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepitsimplezerowaste.com\/refill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refill program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows people to buy only what they need without pre-set packaging.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proteazerowaste.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protea Zero Waste<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Customers at Protea in Kailua are invited to do their part to take care of the Earth by supporting natural products and working to lessen overall consumption. Aside from its environmentally friendly merchandise and refill system, Protea also has a thrift that buys back clothes from the community to resell. People can schedule a 15-minute <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proteazerowaste.com\/products\/buy-back-for-protea-thrift\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy-back appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> free of charge to sell unwanted clothing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need other ideas? Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kapionews.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/22\/earth-day-simple-actions-for-sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Day article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 2022 for simple sustainability actions you can take to make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Challenge yourself to make eco-friendly decisions for Earth Day and beyond (Photo by Cameron Enomoto) By Cameron Enomoto | Staff Writer Earth Day serves as an important reminder that environmental conservation and protecting our planet\u2019s natural resources is essential for our survival and the development of the next generation. 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