ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
Learn how to catch runoff
Advertiser Staff and News Services
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It's raining, it's pouring ... so it's time to learn to make a home catchment system in a two-hour workshop with environmental engineer Jeremai Cann at The Green House, 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The $15 class covers the collection of rooftop runoff. The Green House is at 224 Pakohana St. in Pauoa Valley; 524-8427; www.thegreenhouse.com.
SAVE THE PLANET
BENEFITS OF A LOCALLY GROWN CHRISTMAS TREE
O (local) Christmas tree: Pick and cut one at Helemano farms (www.helemanofarms.com) or rent a 6- to 8-foot tree for $50 from Kama Aina Land and Plant Nursery. These locally grown Norfolk pine trees stay green longer, don't shed needles, are specially cut to grow back, and avoid invasive species. Plus, Helemano Farms donates a portion or the proceeds back to the Kokua Hawai'i Foundation if you mention it. Kama Aina Land and Plant Nursery provides a heavy saucer and watering instructions; Tina, 638-8161.
LEDS ARE ALL ABOUT LONG TERM
One fella singing the praises of light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, is John White of ABM. As the chief building engineer for Central Pacific Plaza, which just switched to all LEDs for the holiday display, he cites:
FINAL WORD
"It's a massive misconception (that people need to spend more to be eco-friendly). People think solar panels, hybrid cars, organic jeans and very expensive skin care. But that doesn't have to be the case."
Sophie Uliano , author of "Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life"
