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Earth is our home. And we all share the responsibility of caring for our home. It may sound like an overwhelming challenge, but it becomes easier when we all share in the work. Today, April 22, is Earth Day — the perfect time to reassess the resources we use and find new ways to appreciate our planet. Luckily, there are lots of small steps you, your family, and our community can take that can have a big, positive impact on the environment. A great example is the mosaic above that captures ‘the last supper’ sustainably. Shared with the Senate by Reverend George Scott, the artwork was created by his student who conscientiously collected trash on the beach and piece by piece created this work of art! May it inspire you to get creative as you celebrate Earth Day not only today but every day of the year. I also encourage you to visit local businesses in our district that support a greener Hawai`i:
- Re-Use Hawaii transforms waste into community resources. Support them by purchasing repurposed furniture and home supplies.
- Trees for Honolulu plants, cares, and protects trees around our community across O`ahu. Donate or volunteer to support this amazing cause.
- Rent tools at Honolulu Tool Library and help contribute to our community’s efforts to reduce waste, by fixing things instead of throwing them out, and by sharing tools instead of creating more purchases that eventually end up at the landfill.
- Kanu Hawaii makes it easy to participate in Volunteer Week (April 17-23). You can sign up for community clean ups, pledge to protect Hawai`i, and E Ala Ē on your island this Earth Day.
- Head over to Kaka`ako Farmers Market every week from from 8-12 p.m. You’ll find an abundance of fresh local produce, artisan foods and wares to serve the community.
On this Earth Day, let’s pledge to take the lessons we’ve learned over the years and extend our efforts to build a more sustainable future for our planet. Mālama ‘Āina.
Caring for each other!
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