Welcome to HONBLUE’s Sustainability Site. Treehuggers, LEED Accredited Professionals, eco-enthusiasts, and even non-recyclers and Styrofoam users are all welcome here. The purpose of this site is to inspire those that don’t subscribe to concepts and practices of the triple bottom line and share stories of success with those that do.

Hosting this site is me, HONBLUE’s very own Shannon Hines. I’m a lifelong conservationist and currently I head up our sustainability initiatives. If you have any questions, I’m your girl.

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Poll

Which of the following would you be willing to commit to or support in order to decrease Hawaii's dependence on foreign oil:
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Dark Water

As news coming out of the Gulf of Mexico continues with an ominous tone, I started to wonder about the possibilities and implications of a spill here in our crystal waters.

July 29th, 2010
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Greywater and Storm Water

Sustainable Industries magazine recently announced their list of the Top 10 Building Products of 2010. Here are my two favorites.

July 16th, 2010
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DIY Window Gardens

No yard? No lanai? You too can grow your own food! Check out how these New Yorkers are using recycled products to set up their own indoor gardens.

July 15th, 2010
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Iwilei Clean Up 6/26/2010

Saturday June 26th was our latest Adopt-A-Block event in the Iwilei Business District and by far our most successful one yet with 91 volunteers from 10 area companies. We even escaped the rain clouds that arrived in the late morning.

July 2nd, 2010
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Useful & Reusable

Now and then people ask me what kind of ‘earth saving’ products I use in my own day to day. These three immediately come to mind because they’re hands down the coolest ones I have. Not only are they well designed, they’re extremely functional.

June 22nd, 2010
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Making Sustainable Choices

A person’s approach to sustainability is based on priorities. But when presented with an affordable product that will help reduce their environmental impact, more often than not people will use it. Manufacturers are starting to pick up on this and are adapting to consumer demands. We just have to make sure we keep requesting the right things.

June 22nd, 2010
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