Simply put, a net zero home produces enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption requirements. Unlike “off-grid” homes, most net zero homes are connected to the grid. …
Creating an Efficient and Sustainable Smart Home on Any Budget
By Guest Author Mark Harris, of awarenesstoolkits.com. Whether you own a house in the city or you’re building off the grid, smart home features can make a huge difference in …
Rainwater Harvesting in Hawaii
Did you know it’s raining money? Yes, in many parts of the world, liquid gold is falling from the sky! Here on the Hamakua Coast of Hawaii, average annual rainfall …
Solar Energy in Hawaii
In 1990, a group of teenage students from Konawaena high school on the Big Island of Hawaii designed and built a solar powered car for $13,000. They entered the World …
Reconnecting with the Land
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono is Hawaii’s state motto. In English, it roughly translates to The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. From …
Food Security and Sustainability in Hawaii
Walking the aisles of a grocery store in Hawaii can feel like an unintentional geography lesson. Tomatoes from Mexico. Asparagus all the way from Ecuador. Eggs from California. The small …
Tech Upgrades for Environmentally-Aware Consumers
If you are looking to save money and be a bit nicer to Mother Earth, you’re in luck. Although people today use more energy than ever, advancements in technology have …
Be the Change: The Urgent Need to Participate in a Sustainable Lifestyle Shift
“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin Welcome to the Anthropocene. We are living …
Tips for Sustainable Building in Hawaii
Beautiful weather and stunning landscapes, a year-round growing season, and state incentives for renewable energy all make Hawaii a destination for sustainable living and building. In fact, the Aloha State …
5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Big Island Property
The Big Island of Hawaii is the most unique island in the Hawaiian Archipelago. The largest, and youngest of the islands, it is made up of five main volcanoes, Hualalai, …