Kōkua Blog
2021 Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Art Show Winner
Congratulations to Kahaluʻu Elementary, the winner of the 2021 Plastic Free Hawaiʻi School Mural Contest! Kahaluʻu Elementary will receive a water refill station as well as a presentation and gifts from Upcycle Hawaiʻi! We had so much fun at the School Mural Art Show at the Kōkua General Store...
Read more...Statement in Response to Plastics Ban Delay & How To Support Ordinance 19-30
HOW TO SUPPORT ORDINANCE 19-30:
- Learn more about Ordinance 19-30 here.
- Sign this petition to support the takeout plastics ban - Ordinance 19-30
- Are you a business owner? Sign the Business Sign-On Letter in Support of the Disposable Food Ware Ordinance and share with friends.
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Simplify the Holidays Activities, Tips & Resources
Simplify the Holidays Activities, Tips & Resources
The holidays are a time of celebration with family, friends, and the community. However, this once-simple holiday tradition has led to consumption practices that can have serious impacts on our island environment and beyond! Each year around...
Read more...ʻĀINA In Schools Grade 2 Nutrition Education Unit Blog
Students are introduced to the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation ʻĀINA In Schools Nutrition Curriculum in Grade 2. This year-long unit utilizes 8 lessons to introduce students to key concepts of close to the source foods, the ʻĀINA Food Guide, Protective Foods, Energy Goods, Body-Building Foods, Brain...
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