Last week, I found myself sitting on the floor in Down to Earth in Kahului, which was a new experience for me. I was pumping liquid peppermint soap into a previously-used Dr. Bronner’s bottle. It’s with some shame that I’ll admit that this was my first time refilling a bottle from the bulk products. I’ve always recycled–I learned from my mom, who recycles everything from tea … [Read more...] about Green Eating: The Theory and Practice of Reducing our Trash
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Out-Of-Business-Business on Maui: Savers
BEST OUT-OF-BUSINESS-BUSINESS SAVERS It’s so sad! I still can’t get over it! Why did they have to close? Where is everyone going to shop for Halloween costumes now? I guess Amazon really is taking over the world. MauiTime readers must be just as sad as me because they voted Savers as the best out-of-business-business on Maui. Maui misses you every time we think about the … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2017: Best Out-Of-Business-Business on Maui: Savers
MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers
BEST SECONDHAND STORE Savers Whether you’re looking for the perfect costume for that upcoming theme party or searching for a deal on funky vintage clothing, Savers is the place to go to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. If you’re just looking to save a few dollars on duds for work, at least no one is likely to show up sporting the same shirt you’re in. They’ve also got deals on … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2007: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers
MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers
BEST SECONDHAND STORE Savers I used to hate going to secondhand stores. I don’t know, I guess I always thought it was one of those things you do in childhood that you grow out of. But now I love wandering the racks in search of random trinkets and articles of clothing I didn’t even know I wanted. You never know when you’re going to find that T-shirt no one else has, … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2006: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers
MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers
BEST SECONDHAND STORE savers The garment industry’s dirty little secret is that most of your clothes come from sweatshops all over the world. If you knew of the conditions that these laborers worked under to make your duds, you would get naked immediately. Making matters worse is that the chemical processing of fabrics, like cotton, is polluting the world. What can you do? … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Secondhand Store on Maui: Savers