Advertisements created by Hawai’i’s tourist and resort industry attempt to lure tourists and conventions here by showcasing Old Hawai’i. Of course, many of these same entities are also responsible for Maui’s overdevelopment and disregard of historical landmarks and coastal heritage sites. Visitors come to our island in search of the past and are instead bussed to Hilo … [Read more...] about Makena Park, Anyone?
MRF Blues
When Mayor Alan Arakawa was elected to office in 2002, he promised to finally build a real Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). It would put the county on the fast track to a full recycling program that’s been long needed. In fact, a prior environmental task force appointed by former Mayor James “Kimo” Apana pegged MRF construction as its number one recommendation to protect our … [Read more...] about MRF Blues
‘The Recycling Circle’
Since the Bottle Bill’s implementation in January, recycling has moved to the forefront of Maui’s collective social conscience. The bill encourages us to recycle our aluminum, glass and plastic bottles with necks at redemption centers. But that’s all it does—encourage. Ultimately, recycling is left to individuals and local companies. I recently asked Maui Recycling Group … [Read more...] about ‘The Recycling Circle’