Sustainability and Off-Grid Living

September 18th |

Hawaii’s Energy Challenges As the most geographically isolated island chain on the planet, Hawaii is the most fossil-fuel dependent state in the country. More than 40 million barrels of oil are ...

For the week of January 9-15 there were 121 new properties listed for sale on the Big Island of Hawaii. By property type, the break down is: 61 homes, 15 condos, and 45 parcels of land. Papaaloa Homestea...

January 17th |

NEW ON THE MARKET: 121 Proper...

Big Island Goat Dozers: Green and Efficient Land Clearing If you are looking for a sustainable alternative for land clearing, here’s the ticket! On a recent walk through my neighborhood, Puu Lani Ranch,...

August 6th |

Sustainable Land Clearing: Gra...

June 23rd |

The Big Island’s First E...

Doug Teeple is the only person I’ve ever met who converted a car from gas-powered to Electric Vehicle (EV). When he converted it in 2005, Doug’s eGhia was just about the grooviest little car I...

For one year, businesses can provide a single-use plastic bag to customers, but they must charge a fee. All single-use plastic bags are prohibited after January 17, 2014.

January 10th |

Bring Your Own! Hawaii Co. Pla...

On Hawaii Island, there are somewhere between 30,000 and 60,000 people using catchment systems. When purchasing a home, potential buyers can be comfortable with houses that use a catchment system if they do ...

September 18th |

Big Island Off Grid Living: Ha...