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SUSTAINABLE ICON
It seems like everyone's going 'green' these days, but how can you know which
Hawaii businesses are actually ecofriendly and which are simply jumping on the
sustainable bandwagon? Lonely Planet's sustainable icon ( ) indicates listings
that our authors are highlighting because they have proven to contribute to a
greener future for Hawaii. Some are involved in environmental education and wild-
life conservation, while others preserve Native Hawaiian cultural traditions or sup-
port the local food economy.
Recycle, Reduce & Reuse
Recycling bins are not common at hotels or on the street outside of major tourist areas
like Waikiki on Oʻahu, but you'll find them at many beaches, public parks and some mu-
seums and tourist attractions on the main islands. Momentum is growing to ban plastic
shopping bags statewide; each of Hawaii's counties has already implemented its own
plastic-bag ban. Help cut down on landfill waste by reusing your own cloth bags; sold at
supermarkets, convenience stores and tourists shops, they also make colorful aloha-print
souvenirs of your trip.
Carbon Offsetting
Avoid driving if you can walk, cycle or take public transportation. Public buses run lim-
ited, commuter-focused routes on Maui, Kauaʻi, the Big Island and Molokaʻi. On Oʻahu,
bus routes are more comprehensive, frequently running to many of the same places visit-
ors want to go.
If you need to rent your own wheels during your trip, try to choose the most fuel-effi-
cient vehicle. Book in advance for hybrid, electric or bio-fueled cars, now offered by
some major international car-rental agencies as well as local independent businesses that
maintain small fleets of Toyota Priuses, biodiesel VW Beetles, electric and Smart cars
etc.
Looking for a carbon-offsetting program for your airline flights? ClimateCare
( www.climatecare.org ) funds pro-environment projects in the developing world.
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