BEST ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT SURFRIDER FOUNDATION MauiTime readers vote Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter as this year’s favorite environmental nonprofit! They’re dedicated to protecting Maui’s oceans, waves, and beaches by advocating on a county level and taking action in the community. “Rise Above Plastics” is one of their current campaigns that includes … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Environmental Non-Profit on Maui: Surfrider Foundation
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Kai Lenny and Kim McDonald collaborate on surfboard auction item for Surfrider Foundation
Maui fine artist Kim McDonald and Kai Lenny, world-famous surfer and seven-time SUP World Champion, have collaborated to create a collectible autographed surfboard to be auctioned for the Surfrider Foundation. One hundred percent of the proceeds are going to the nonprofit grassroots organization. The “Soul of the Sea” surfboard is a world-class shaped board, hand painted by … [Read more...] about Kai Lenny and Kim McDonald collaborate on surfboard auction item for Surfrider Foundation
How Maui Huliau Foundation and others are trying to keep Maui from drowning in garbage
We’ve all noticed it. We see it at our favorite beaches and surf spots, waterfalls and hiking trails. It’s becoming as common as tourists. It’s scary and ugly. It makes most of us angry and some of us hopeless. Trash. Specifically, plastic. Whether washed up on our shores or in our workplaces and homes, it’s a difficult problem with not always simple solutions. Living on an … [Read more...] about How Maui Huliau Foundation and others are trying to keep Maui from drowning in garbage
Surfrider Foundation Maui Pa`ina at Sheraton Maui Resort
The second annual Surfrider Foundation Maui Pa`ina will be at the Sheraton Maui Resort on Saturday, Oct. 14. This year’s theme is "A Celebration of Maui’s Ocean Guardians." The event will feature Malika Dudley as the emcee, live music with Na Hoku Hanohano winner Kanekoa, pupus, cocktails, a silent auction and more. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com. $99. 5pm. Sheraton … [Read more...] about Surfrider Foundation Maui Pa`ina at Sheraton Maui Resort
Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws
The Straw Wars have come to Maui. In a major move for marine conservation, the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa has announced that they will no longer offer single-use plastic straws to guests. Instead, resort staff will offer paper straws (like those shown above) by request. “Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock), fronting the resort, is one of the top destinations on Maui to see tropical … [Read more...] about Sheraton Maui Resort will no longer offer single-use plastic straws