Category — Environment

The recent Kauai solid waste proposed by County hired consultant RW Beck - which cost tax payers roughly  $500,000 - includes plans for a large incinerator that would be too large for Kauai’s waste production. This means that trash from other islands may be shipped to the “Garden Island” to feed the hungry incinerator, making [...]

Gold-rimmed crimsons crescendo in the sky, tinting the sand underfoot. Westwards, the NaPali coast stretches, it’s endless adventures tucked between the green wrinkles of her robe. Shadows slide down the mountain [...]

An interview with Beryl Blaich
Hands clasped together in front of her face and eyebrows slightly furrowed, Beryl Blaich, “Coordinator and Spokesperson,” for Malama Maha’ulepu, “a grassroots coalition,” carefully chooses [...]

Kauai, “The Garden Isle”, is one of Mother Earths splendid treasures. Those fortunate enough to have lived on Kauai for some time have witnessed tremendous change in social, economic and environmental trends. Increased popularity has led to increased development. Increased development has led to increased population and inevitably increased waste. It is our responsibility, as [...]