Posted on: Monday, April 25, 2005
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
Green Guide plaudits
Advertiser Staff
Way to go, Honolulu, for being named one of America's Top 10 Greenest Cities!
"The city has moved aggressively to protect shoreline areas, preserve public view(s) and support island agriculture by advancing an initiative to save 83,000 acres of agricultural land" (on the North Shore).
Write down all the activities you enjoy — anything from cooking to poker.
"At the beginning of each week, schedule at least one of these activities in your (planner) every day," Reynolds says. "Allocate a specific time for it to ensure you'll make it happen. With this simple system, your life soon becomes filled with many more enjoyable, happy moments.
Kirsty Hume | model and mom, 29, on what event made her more environmentally aware, in the April issue of Organic Style:
"At an (Natural Resources Defense Council) meeting, one thing they said that horrified me was that 40 percent of the polar ice has melted in the last 15 years. In another 15 years, over 60 percent will have melted. I just about cried when I heard that.
The Green Guide, a news and information source for green living, recognized cities for innovative actions to improve the environment, as well as quality of life for residents. Here's what they said about Honolulu:
List and pursue joys of life
Enhance your life by making a happiness list, suggests Siimon Reynolds, author of "Better Than Chocolate: 50 Proven Ways to Feel Happier."
Final word
