Green Magazine Hawaii Oct/Nov/Dec 2016

THE DIFFERENCE MAKERS

OCT/NOV/DEC 2016

Vol. 8 #4

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With a new tour, fresh beer and exclusive merchandise lineup, Hawaiian Legacy Tours helps Kona Brewing Company guests go green while grabbing a pint At Kona Brewing Company’s KailuaKona pub, recycled and sustainably harvested local materials are built into nearly every aspect of operations. An enormous mahogany log that washed ashore in Kailua Bay was used to adorn the masterpiece koa wood bar. The ‘öhi‘a wood posts on the länai came from South Kona.

The rusty corrugated tin that provides an outdoor shade roof was sourced from an old Hawai‘i distillery.

Now, in a first-of-its-kind partnership with the award-winning Hawaiian Legacy Tours (HLT), the iconic brewery is reforesting endemic trees on Hawai‘i Island and giving guests the opportunity to help. HLT tours can now be booked directly from the brewery’s Growler Shack, including either the Grand Tour (three and a half hours) or the Planters Tour (two hours). Both feature round-trip transportation from the brewery to the more than 1,000-acre Legacy Forest on the slopes of Mauna Kea. Guests at least 21 years of age who sign up at the brewery for a tour are able to purchase a pint of any beer of their choice for just a penny.

The first tour was booked just minutes after its launch as a featured item in the

brewery’s new menus this summer. “It is a unique and powerful experience to contribute to the growth of the Legacy Forest, forging a deeper connection to the land and history of Hawai‘i,” says General Manager Richard Johnson, who planted the initial Legacy Tree under the new partnership. “I look forward to tracking the trees for years to come. This effort underscores Kona Brewing Co.’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, which have been a part of our core values since our founding 22 years ago.”

In another first, Kona Brewing Co. is developing a beer brewed with sustainably harvested Hawaiian sandalwood, which it plans to offer year-round at its two Hawai‘i brewpubs.

In 2015, the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI), a Hawai‘i Island nonprofit organization that works in collaboration with Hawaiian Legacy Tours, partnered with Kona Brewing Co. on its smallbatch craft beer series, the Makana Series. The Makani Wheat Ale was the first beer to feature a rare honey harvested from the blossom of the koa tree, sourced from a network of hives in the Legacy Forest.

“It is through the

continued support of organizations like Kona Brewing Co. that we are expanding our reforestation efforts throughout the state,” says Jeff Dunster, CEO of HLT. “Brewery guests will also be able to purchase exclusive merchandise. All proceeds received by HLRI will directly fund the planting of these endemic trees.”

Hawaiian Legacy Tours, which has been named the No. 1 Ecotour in the state by the Hawai'i Ecotourism Association, allows guests to visit, tour and plant in the only Hawaiian Legacy Forest in the world. More than 340,000 indigenous trees have been planted since reforestation efforts began seven years ago, reestablishing an entire native ecosystem.

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CONTENTS VOLUME 8 NUMBER 4 // OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016

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16 GREEN ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______ 08 Network

Green Drinks Honolulu, Blue Tie Bash

10 Eat

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

12 Certified

Pacific Biodiesel is certified sustainable

DESIGN ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______ 26 A Greener Getaway

Hawai‘i hotels reduce their ecological footprint

ENERGY ______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______ 42 Electric Revolution

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The 2017 EV lineup

14 Solar

Mana Mele Project creates a solarpowered learning lab

16 Cool Stuff Werk Arts

18 The Difference Makers

Eight leaders in sustainability

ON THE COVER _______________________________ _______________________________ ____________________ Bitsy Kelley, vice president of corporate relations at Outrigger Enterprises Group, is as comfortable in the Waik k surf as she is leading one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the Pacific.

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GREEN DRINKS HONOLULU

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On July 27, Green Magazine Hawai‘i hosted Green Drinks Honolulu, a monthly networking event for the sustainability community. BMW of Honolulu and Global Village sponsored this month’s gathering at Cactus Bistro in Kailua.

Nadia Lee, Global Village’s manager, passed out free tote bags to promote the boutique’s commitment to plastic-free shopping. Cactus Bistro’s chef served up pupu-style Big Island boar empanadas and squash and goat cheese croquetas as guests mingled in the intimate space over glasses of pinot noir, pinot gris and Dos Equis lager.

BLUE TIE BASH

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Blue Planet Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to ending the use of fossil fuels, hosted its inaugural Blue Tie Bash fundraising gala on September 14. The event raised over $100,000 for the organization’s charitable mission and featured a wine tasting cocktail hour, a three-course dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients, silent and live auctions, electric vehicle displays and a surprise music performance by local legend Willie K. Blue Planet also honored Governor Ige at the event by presenting him with the 2016 Honua Award for his bold commitment to Hawai‘i’s 100 percent clean energy future.

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NO PLASTIC, NO PROBLEM

Ocean Friendly Restaurants commit to reducing plastic pollution Hawai‘i consumes the most polystyrene foam per capita in the United States. In an effort to reduce the tremendous amount of single-use plastic waste the state produces from the ubiquitous white to-go containers, the Surfrider Foundation, the Maui Huliau Foundation and the Rise Above Plastics Coalition has launched a new Ocean Friendly Restaurants campaign. The program aims to recognize and promote restaurants that are committed to reducing plastic waste by doing away with foam containers.

Ocean Friendly Restaurants Hawai‘i has mirrored the success of the mainland initiative originally launched by the Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego Chapter, and has certified over 70 eateries throughout the state in less than four months, with a goal of certifying 200 eateries within the next year. Qualified restaurants voluntarily commit to using only compostable or recyclable takeout containers and reusable tableware for on-site dining and to following proper recycling practices. They also commit to being plastic bag free. There are also optional criteria that include eliminating plastic straws and utilizing local and sustainable seafood as well as water- and energy-efficient practices.

By focusing on how we eat when we eat out, Ocean Friendly Restaurants Hawai‘i engages the community in a conversation about the detrimental effects of single-use plastics while rewarding environmentally conscious restaurant owners and chefs who go the extra mile to protect our oceans. Check out the full list of Ocean Friendly Restaurants at oceanfriendlyrestaurantshawaii.org or visit Ocean Friendly Restaurants Hawai‘i on Facebook. —Jodi Malinoski

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TOYOTA STORIES I’ve had my Prius for about a year. I was commuting from Kapolei to Käne‘ohe for several years, and having to get gas every few days was keeping my funds low and my stress high.

The wear and tear of sitting in almost three hours of stop-and-go traffic each day was also showing on my previous vehicle, so I started to check local dealer websites and spotted the car that I ultimately ended up buying.

I had always been interested in the Prius hybrid technology, so I went in for a test drive. I was so impressed with how quiet the Prius was and what a smooth drive it delivered. I was sold and sealed the deal then and there. Immediately I noticed the dramatic reduction in fuel cost.

You wouldn’t think something so small would make or break you, but little things add up to something big over time, so this was a godsend.

Being an introvert, I relish the quiet ride the Prius delivers because I spend a lot of time in traffic, and I need to make that time as rejuvenating as possible. My Prius is used and an older model, but thanks to Toyota’s wonderful craftsmanship and the impeccable service at Servco Windward, she has a lot more life and road adventures left.

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Pacific Biodiesel, the only commercial biofuel producer in the state, has been officially certified sustainable by the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance, making it the first biodiesel facility in the United States with the prestigious certification.

The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance is a nonprofit organization created to promote sustainable biodiesel practices throughout every aspect of production, from harvest to distribution. Pacific Biodiesel subsidiary Big Island Biodiesel earned Gold Certified status in the biodiesel producer category and Pacific Biodiesel/Big Island Biodiesel earned Platinum Certified status in the biodiesel distributor category with a near perfect score. The certification process takes into account Pacific Biodiesel’s emissions control, reduced water and energy consumption, continuous progress toward zero-waste production and diverse community benefits, which creates transparency and increases desirability for a sustainable product.

With an annual production capacity of 55 million gallons, Pacific Biodiesel uses state-of-the-art distillation technology to produce and market quality fuels using waste products like cooking oil and grease or agricultural feedstocks like macadamia and soybean oil. Pacific Biodiesel accepts donations of cooking oil for recycling at its facilities on both O‘ahu and Maui.

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SONG ACROSS HAWAI‘I

The arts play an important role in making a child a wellrounded individual. Mana Maoli and the Music & Entertainment Learning Experience (MELE) program have teamed up to create the Mana Mele Project. MELE is a university program at Honolulu Community College that offers dual degrees in audio engineering and music business. The program also includes math and science requirements and allows students to become mentors and interns to Hawai‘i’s youth in the adjoining Mana Maoli, a nonprofit foundation that facilitates mentorships with engineers, musicians

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Mana Mele Project creates a solar-powered learning lab for youth

and videographers, and year-long classes at more than a dozen culture-based charter schools around the state.

Together, the program and nonprofit created the Mana Mele Project. The project’s main feature is Meleana, the world’s first-ever solar-powered mobile studio and learning lab, where multimedia professionals can compose, record and edit songs and music videos and produce audiobooks and instructional videos all within the studio. The Mana Mele Project also includes a Music & Multimedia Academy, a full high school curriculum currently offered in 10 charter schools across O‘ahu and Kaua‘i. —Corinna Wong

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1. MANGO COFFEE TABLE Spalted Hawai‘i Island-grown mango wood with natural wild color and grain variations is fused with O‘ahu-grown bamboo with decorative hand-built joinery to create a versatile conversation piece. [$1,500]

4. CUSTOM BAMBOO BIKE FRAMES Hand built on O‘ahu with Hawai‘i-grown bamboo, the sturdy frame features custom joinery using plant-based epoxy and fiber joinery for a naturally smooth ride. [starting at $1,400]

2. DANISH MILKER STOOL The fusion of bamboo and wood makes the joinery materials stronger than either alone in this versatile stool with a sculpted reclaimed redwood seat and simple design. [$178]

5. LARGE MONKEYPOD CHOPPING BLOCK Made from O‘ahu-grown monkeypod sourced from salvaged landscape trimmings, the chopping blocks are naturally antimicrobial and finished with food-grade butcher block oil. Available from small to extra large. [large $125]

3. MANGO YOGA BLOCK Spalted mango wood, aged on the slopes of Kïlauea to form unique grain patterns, adds stability to your yoga practice.

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Ho Farms in Kahuku has donated over 30,000 pounds of excess produce so far this year to Aloha Harvest.

LEARN HOW YOUR FARM OR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN DO THE SAME WITH YOUR ABUNDANCE. Aloha Harvest is the only non-profit organization in the state of Hawai`i that rescues quality, donated food and delivers it free of charge to social service agencies that serve low income and homeless populations.

Please kokua today.

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From local products to recycling services and clean energy initiatives, the tireless work of dedicated individuals is helping our communities tread lighter on this planet.

Constance Lau President and CEO, Hawaiian Electric Industries Chairman of the Board, Hawaiian Electric Company Chairman of the Board, American Savings Bank What are the immediate steps you’ll take to achieve 100 percent renewable energy in the coming years?

What is HEI’s renewed focus in 2017 now that the NextEra deal is off the table?

Is there a misconception about HECO that you come across time and time again?

“Hawaiian Electric is focusing on several important areas, but I’ll mention two that are nearer term. First, we want to bring more independent power producers into the mix, partners who can build renewable energy projects to keep making progress toward 100 percent renewable energy.

Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric have asked the PUC to open dockets that would allow us to solicit more renewable energy projects on both O‘ahu and Maui. Our utilities are also working on technical research that will enable us to safely integrate more rooftop solar in areas where there’s already very high amounts of solar integrated.”

“As the parent company of the utility and American Savings Bank, we want to make it clear that we share our state’s vision for a 100 percent clean energy future and a strong, diversified local economy. Throughout the merger process and afterward, that commitment never wavered. Getting to 100 percent renewable energy while keeping service reliable requires substantial investments in our island grids. For example, through the first half of this year, Hawaiian Electric invested $157 million (more than twice its earnings for the first half of the year) in local infrastructure projects to modernize the electric grid and to integrate more renewable energy reliably. At HEI, we’re helping provide the financial resources to support that investment by our utilities.”

“It bothers me when I hear people say our utilities are against rooftop solar because it hurts our profits. It’s not true—just look at the numbers. There are 78,000 systems installed or approved on the five islands we serve. Thirty percent of all single-family houses on O‘ahu have solar, the highest penetration in the country. Through our research and collaboration with the solar industry, we’re helping to integrate solar onto our grid in a way that doesn’t compromise safety or reliability. And because we have decoupled rates, which guarantee a certain amount of revenue to cover approved costs for providing service even as sales decline, there’s no financial motivation for us to be against solar.”

“HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC IS CELEBRATING ITS 125TH YEAR IN BUSINESS IN OCTOBER. OUR EMPLOYEES ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF THAT HISTORY OF COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY, BUT THEY ALSO TAKE VERY SERIOUSLY Photo: Hawaiian Electric Industries

THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE A PROGRESSIVE AND INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF THE 21ST CENTURY.”

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“WE DON’T HAVE A WAREHOUSE AND WE DON’T STORE ANY FOOD. THE FOOD WE RESCUE EACH DAY IS DELIVERED THAT SAME DAY TO AGENCIES HELPING TO FEED ABOUT 52,000

Photo: Dave Miyamoto

PEOPLE EACH MONTH.”

Ku‘ulei Williams Executive Director, Aloha Harvest Is there a correlation between the amount of food we import and hunger?

Hunger on our island is a big issue, whether the food is shipped in or not.

There are many things that contribute to the amount of food going to waste. Aloha Harvest rescues excess food that is still good for human consumption and delivers it to social service agencies that feed the hungry and homeless. We use the term “excess” rather than “waste” because we all have this picture in our head that waste is ‘öpala. This is not what Aloha Harvest rescues.

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Businesses and individuals still have a long way to go to reduce the amount of food being thrown out. Each of us in some way can help make a difference, such as portion control, planning grocery purchases for what is needed for a shorter period of time, menu planning, repurposing unused food and sharing dishes when ordering out.

According to economists, fresh fruit, rice and seafood are the most wasted foods in Hawai‘i by weight.

How do Aloha Harvest's services help the community besides feeding the homeless?

In addition to feeding homeless and low income residents, our work also addresses the need to protect our environment and make more efficient use of our limited food supply. Each year an estimated 26 percent of the local food supply is thrown away. Aloha Harvest helps to alleviate this by diverting quality food from the overburdened waste-management system

to feed the hungry. Last year, food donors contributed 1,956,150 pounds of food that would have otherwise gone into the waste stream.

We also work to improve the food security of our islands. Hawai’i imports 85 to 95 percent of its food and this makes it vulnerable to events such as natural disasters or shipping strikes that disrupt the food supply. The state is actively seeking methods to improve food security, including increasing both demand for and access to locally grown food, increasing production of locally grown food and providing policy- and systems-level support to improve food self-sufficiency. Aloha Harvest is actively working to maximize the use of local food to concurrently improve food security and reduce the burden of waste on our environment, while caring for our most vulnerable residents.

Michael Tam

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President & CEO, Martin & MacArthur

CRAFTSMEN THAN ANY OTHER COMPANY. WE ARE THE ONLY

With very limited resources for koa wood, how do you meet the needs of production while still harvesting sustainably?

FINE FURNITURE COMPANY IN HAWAI‘I AND THE ONLY COMPANY RECOGNIZED AS ‘THE FINE

Martin & MacArthur only uses dead or previously fallen koa trees. We never cut down any trees or use wood from trees that were cut down. Because many koa trees die of natural causes after 60 to 80 years, we have a ready supply of beautiful koa from private plantations. We hand-select koa for our private stock, selecting only the most beautiful color and rippling curl. When we take dead koa trees from the forests, new koa trees grow from the seedpods that are naturally in the ground.

Koa has been growing in Hawai‘i before the first Hawaiians ever settled here. There are innumerable dead koa trees on the Big Island.

Furthermore, thousands of new koa trees are being planted through reforestation efforts that we support and allowed to grow naturally every year.

FURNITURE MAKER OF

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‘IOLANI PALACE.’”

Derek Williams Photo: Hawaii ADU

Founder and Creative Architect, Nu House and Nu Living Founder and CFO, Hawaii ADU ADUs are a relatively new solution to O‘ahu’s housing shortage problem. How do they help alleviate the problem?

Accessory dwelling units are not just a solution to Hawai‘i’s housing shortage, but because of their size restrictions and zoning requirements, they will, by definition, be more affordable to produce, build and rent. Not only will they potentially add thousands of smaller rental homes in some of the most highly sought-after areas of O‘ahu, such as Kailua and the windward side, but they will also make it possible for more people to afford to live in those places. ADUs are a poignant step to sustainably increasing the density of people living in our most popular, high-cost-of-living towns.

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Jacqueline Drumheller Sustainability Manager, Alaska Airlines What are some of the main sustainable initiatives Alaska Airlines has in place?

“I’M REALLY PROUD OF OUR HISTORY OF SHARING TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS THAT PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ACROSS THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY. BACK IN THE 1990S, WE PIONEERED A TECHNOLOGY CALLED REQUIRED NAVIGATION PERFORMANCE AND MADE IT AVAILABLE FOR THE REST OF THE INDUSTRY TO USE. IT ALLOWS PLANES TO USE SATELLITE NAVIGATION TO FLY SHORTER, MORE PRECISE ROUTES, SAVING BOTH TIME AND FUEL.” 22

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Alaska Airlines uses a tremendous amount of fuel and inflight supplies to service 30 million-plus passengers each year. This creates a lot of carbon dioxide emissions and garbage. It’s only natural that the major focus of our environmental sustainability strategy is to reduce emissions and waste.

We are especially proud that the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) named Alaska Airlines the most fuelefficient airlines for the past five years. We have long- and shortterm goals for energy efficiency and reducing natural-resource consumption. We’ve been especially good at reducing fuel burn and emissions by operating new, fuel-efficient 737s enhanced with aerodynamic improvements, such as split scimitar winglets, and using new technology to fly more direct, precise routes between cities.

We’ve also taken initiative in using sustainable aviation biofuels.

This year we had demonstration flights with a new fuel made from corn residuals. The other major sustainability program is

inflight recycling. It started as an employee-led effort years ago and morphed into one of our inflight service standards. Our flight attendants collect mixed materials for recycling—cups, bottles, cans, paper, boxes, trays—on all domestic flights. No other airline has as comprehensive an inflight recycling program as Alaska Airlines.

Looking ahead a few years, where do you think the next evolution in sustainability will take place in regards to Alaska Airlines and air travel?

I would like to see an evolution towards sustainable aviation biofuels used on every flight. Fuel made from renewable sources is the future of green aviation. However, there is not an adequate supply of sustainable bio aviation fuels available. My hope is that production can be scaled up so it could be delivered to our local airports in the next few years. Alaska also partnered with the Port of Seattle and Boeing to lay out a long-term roadmap to incorporate aviation biofuel into the infrastructure at SeaTac airport. The goal is to power all Seattle flights with sustainable aviation biofuel.

Shay Smith Founder & President, Ocean Vodka What are the sustainable products and practices that go into making your spirits? Is producing an organic spirit more expensive?

Photo: Pacific Biodiesel

We are lucky enough to be stewards of almost 100 acres of the most beautiful tropical island on Earth. Maui is very small and has limited resources. Our island also has a limited ability to overcome abuses of those precious resources. What others consider sustainable, we consider to be simply necessary and responsible. We have invested heavily in solar energy generation. The solar collection panels on the roof of our distillery have a 65-kilowatt capacity, enough to power about 13 homes. Our farming methods are dependent on clean practices like mulching, composting and targeted, low-volume drip irrigation. We do not use any synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides that could leach into soil and ultimately find their way into the Pacific Ocean.

Yes, organic farming and manufacturing has a reputation for being expensive. We try to offset those higher costs by doing other things better and more efficiently. Organic farming, when done properly, can be very efficient and productive. Organic manufacturing can also be just as productive and efficient as conventional methods, you just have to be willing to invest in proper systems and technology that allow you to compete. We make world-class products organically that cost us, and consumers, what our industry considers to be very competitive prices, plus we do it all from the slopes of beautiful Haleakalä. It’s the best of both worlds for sure.

Kelly King Founder and Vice President, Pacific Biodiesel How does biodiesel fit into the state’s 100 percent renewable energy goal?

As far as utility power goes, Hawai‘i is ahead of our benchmark objectives at this date. We need to establish renewable energy goals for transportation now that it has been shown that setting the goal is an important first step. Biodiesel is the proven local-firm power fuel and an important component to back up wind, solar, wave and other types of renewables that depend on the elements. Also, biodiesel is the most beneficial in terms of providing local, family wage-earning jobs and energy security, which are not inherent in wind and solar energy.

Right now, most of our locally produced fuel is sold to the utility backup market, but we have many Hawai‘i fleets using biodiesel blends, including the City and County of Honolulu and the County of Hawai‘i. Diesel trucking will be around for a long time, and using biodiesel is an easy switch, requiring no engine conversion. Also, we have several charter boat companies, farming operations and private backup generation systems across the state using biodiesel.

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Alan Hornstein President & COO, Lenox Metals How does industrial recycling help Hawai‘i achieve its 100 percent renewable energy goal?

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Lenox Metals’ industrial recycling capability can help Hawai‘i reach its renewable energy goal by recycling obsolete power assets and providing a rebate back to the energy suppliers. The industries that benefit most from Lenox’s services include utility companies, demolition contractors, construction companies, electrical and plumbing contractors, defense contractors, automotive repair and any other industrial entity that produces scrap metal.

Lenox is a local company that has been operating in Hawai‘i for over 25 years. As a result, we understand Hawai‘i’s market and logistical challenges. We believe that industrial metal recycling makes good business sense. Lenox helps many businesses assess their processes and can set up a customized recycling program that helps productivity and provides rebates back to the customer.

The metal recycling industry has grown over the years and Lenox Metals is compliant with all environmental, health and safety regulations. Identifying and auditing enduse facilities for the metal materials we ship out is very challenging, yet Lenox only uses established facilities that meet or exceed our customers’ requirements.

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Getaway Hawai‘i hotels commit to reducing their ecological footprint

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one are the days when a stiff mai tai and sunny patch of sand were all visitors needed to enjoy their Hawaiian vacation. Today’s travelers are after authentic experiences aligned with their values and those of the local culture. Travel isn’t a particularly green activity in and of itself, so if people are going to make the trip, they want to be as sustainable as possible doing it.

“From the perspective of the visitor, green signifies a higher standard of quality,” says Joanna Griffith, president of the U.S. Green Building Council Hawai‘i Chapter. “You feel better knowing that the space you’re staying in is going to be using less resources and that you’re having an overall smaller ecological impact.”

Hotels are catching the drift—some have long since taken the lead in drastically minimizing their environmental impact. Through initiatives in renewable energy, waste reduction, energy efficiency, recycling, water conservation, local sourcing and community outreach, these Hawai‘i hotels are walking the walk when it comes to serving up a slice of paradise.

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HYATT REGENCY MAUI’S SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND GREYWATER IRRIGATION METHODS HAVE REDUCED LANDSCAPE WATER USE BY MORE THAN 27 PERCENT.

Situated on 40 oceanfront acres along a three-mile stretch of Maui’s pristine Ka’anapali Beach, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa is a leader in sustainability as Hawai‘i’s first LEED-EBOM Silver resort. The hotel recently received the international Hyatt Thrive Leadership Award for its Excellence in Environmental Sustainability at the Hyatt 2016 Awards Week.

The resort has also been recognized for its sustainability initiatives with the Hawaii Green Business Program Award, the Best Eco/ Green Hotel Smart Stars Award by Successful Meetings and the Resort Energy Ventures Sustainability Award.

Hyatt Regency Maui’s other sustainable initiatives include landscaping with native and adaptive plants and equipping all 806 guest rooms with recycling receptacles, reduced-flow showerheads and motion-sensing air conditioning units that shut off when not

“We hope that as we preserve and protect our natural environment in Maui, our commitment inspires our guests to make similar conscious efforts in the various parts of the world where they live.”

—ALLAN FARWELL, GENERAL MANAGER in use. Hyatt Regency Maui also reduces paper waste by utilizing digital signage and providing guests with complimentary digital newspapers accessible via computers and mobile devices.

Hyatt Regency Maui is home one of the largest photovoltaic solar panel systems in Hawai‘i and has appointed a dedicated Green Team to spearhead and manage the resort’s sustainability initiatives. Led by Gary Bulson, senior director of engineering, the Green Team consists of employees from each department who meet regularly to discuss and advance sustainability initiatives at the property, including reviewing LEED-EBOM criteria to keep the hotel on track for advancing its certification level and organizing beach cleanups, recycling drives and restoration trips to nearby Honoköwai Valley.

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“We are very pleased to partner with the UH system in realizing practical and sustainable food production on site.

The hydroponic garden really puts the resort at the forefront on the path toward a sustainable future.”

AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP: GREEN BUSINESS AWARD, 2004/2010/2013 GREEN INNOVATION AWARD, 2011 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER STAY LIST, 2008 LAULIMA AWARD, 2008 GREEN STAR AWARD, 1996

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In its most recent initiative, Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i partnered with the College of Tropical Agriculture at the University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa to convert one of the hotel’s tennis courts into a 4,000-square-foot hydroponic garden. The hotel harvested its first crop in early 2015 and now grows seven types of lettuce, employing a full-time gardener and sourcing more than 350 pounds of produce every week for its dining services and catered events. Tours of the farm are offered weekly for guests interested in learning about the hydroponic growing process and sustainable food production.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i is also home to the state’s first photovoltaiccovered carport and Level 3 electric vehicle charging station. Other energy-efficiency measures include using recaptured heat from the hotel’s air conditioning system to heat the hotel swimming pools, installing sink aerators and low-flow showerheads and toilets in the guestrooms and replacing more than 15,000 fluorescent bulbs with LED lights for a 70 percent increase in lighting efficiency. The 28

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exhaust fans in the kitchens and the pumps for the water features are controlled electronically on timers while the resort’s nearly 60,000 square feet of green roofs further reduce cooling needs and energy use.

The resort began a comprehensive recycling program in 1995 and diverts approximately 15 tons of recyclables and 12 tons of green waste from the landfill each month. Waste cooking oil is processed into biodiesel and food scraps are donated to a local pig farmer for feed. To further reduce waste, the hotel uses biodegradable takeout containers and cloth napkins and china in lieu of disposable paper products. Hotel guests can reduce their carbon footprint by opting out of laundering their linens and towels daily, saving energy and roughly 500,000 gallons of water per year. They can also refill their water bottles with filtered water at dispensers located throughout the resort.

Photos: Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

MAUNA LANI WILL REDUCE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS BY NEARLY 12,000 TONS OVER THE 25-YEAR LIFETIME OF ITS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM— THE EQUIVALENT OF PLANTING MORE THAN 765 ACRES OF TREES OR TAKING A CAR OFF THE ROAD FOR 6.8 MILLION MILES.

“As we continue to add new amenities and programs, we always do so with an eye toward remaining true to the Hawaiian practice of malama ‘aina, or responsible stewardship of the land.”

—RODNEY ITO, GENERAL MANAGER

MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL & BUNGALOWS

Preserving Hawai‘i’s resources, environment and culture is an important part of the resort experience at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. The sprawling 30-acre resort on Hawai‘i’s Kohala Coast produces the most solar power of any luxury resort in the world and is the only U.S. property to be honored by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the world’s top eco-friendly luxury beach destinations.

Since launching its green sea turtle program in 1989, Mauni Lani has received more than 220 juvenile honu from Sea Life Park on O‘ahu and raised them in the resort’s saltwater ponds. The honu are later released into the wild during the resort’s annual Fourth of July celebration honoring and educating the public about the Hawaiian honu.

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AQUA KAUAI BEACH RESORT

Kaua‘i Beach Resort has spent the last few years greening its facilities inside and out, including adopting energy-efficient equipment and installing 2,400 solar panels on its guest parking lot. The resort’s powerful 592-kilowatt system is the third-largest privately owned PV system on the island and reduces energy consumption by 20 percent year over year.

The resort received a Green Business Award in 2014 for its efforts in energy efficiency and launched a recycling program in 2013 that benefits local nonprofits through the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Kaua‘i Beach Resort also converted its four swimming pools from chlorine to saline and reduces water consumption by utilizing UV lighting rather than backwashing to maintain water quality in its fish ponds.

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percent reduction in energy use and a 20 percent reduction in water consumption by 2020.

To support Hawai‘i’s farmers and champion sustainable agriculture, Sheraton Waikiki also revamped its food and beverage program to emphasize locally sourced ingredients.

Inspired by the multiethnic communities that made up Hawai‘i’s plantation workforce, the resort’s farmto-table Kai Market recreates timetested dishes using ingredients sourced from a living, in-house wall of herbs.

SHERATON WAIKIKI WAS ENERGY STAR-CERTIFIED IN 2005 AND RE-CERTIFIED IN 2011.

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Recognized back in 2005 by the Hawai‘i Department of Energy for leading the industry in green initiatives and by Hawaiian Electric Company in 2006 for its efforts in energy efficiency, Sheraton Waikiki is leading the charge for sustainable hospitality in Hawai‘i. A Starwood Hotels and Resorts property, Sheraton Waikiki continues to educate its more than 1,500-person staff about the importance of energy efficiency and adopt measures toward Starwood’s landmark initiative to achieve a 30

“Our guests suggested that covered parking would be a nice addition to the resort, so we’ve met that need while taking advantage of the abundant Hawaiian sunlight. It’s a win for us, our guests and the planet.”

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| HOSPITALITY | Sustainability is nothing new at Outrigger. For more than 25 years, the company has implemented programs to ease demand on our environment and landfills.

Outrigger launched a comprehensive recycling program at all of its properties in 1990 and requires all food concessions to recycle their food waste and cooking oils.

As part of World Oceans Month 2015, Outrigger partnered with several government, private industry and conservation organizations to launch the global conservation initiative OZONE (Outrigger’s ZONE).

With more than 60 percent of the world’s coral reefs under immediate threat from climate change, overfishing and land-based pollution, OZONE is Outrigger’s action plan to protect the coral reefs and waters fronting Outrigger’s beachside resorts around the world. Aside from the program’s positive impact on our coral reefs, OZONE generates awareness and enhances guests’ experience through interaction and learning, from in-room videos and on-property lectures to physical coral planting.

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“It is essential that we preserve for tomorrow those things that make our destinations so appealing—the clean air we breathe, the land with its lush tropical vegetation, the pristine ocean waters and beaches.”

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Visit this sustainably minded showroom to make your design project a reality

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onnie and Gary Davis started Davis Tile & Marble in Kona in 2001; their follow-up business, Davis Design Center, is a 5,000-square-foot showroom on a 39,000-square-foot property made predominantly of repurposed materials.

Davis Tile & Marble focuses on fabrication and contract side; Davis Design Center focuses on distribution and materials.

The Davises knew they needed to be in Honolulu to be close to port for the distribution center. The building they found fit the bill but it wasn’t in movein condition, so they hired architect Matthew Kilgore of Koa Architects on the Big Island to draw out the plans.

Kilgore himself had done similar projects before—his business and his house in Waimea, which Davis had supplied materials for—so he was the right man for the job.

There were no windows, no doors, no plumbing and no electricity. Needless to say, the building needed a lot of work.

The contractor they hired suggested saving the bones of the building, so they fashioned the design center around the repurposed materials Davis sourced from their Davis Tile & Marble warehouse in Kona and from places like Restore Hawaii and Reuse Hawaii. The goal? Provide a place for contractors, designers, architects and homeowners to view the products up close, and to work with them to make their visions a reality.

Sustainability is the Davis M.O. Whether it’s a home or business, they always try to use as many repurposed materials as possible. Born in Portugal and raised in Azores, making do with what’s available is a part of Connie Davis’ culture. Many of the product lines themselves use recycled materials and she has relationship with all of the companies she works with. That’s another pillar of the business—ensuring that all of their suppliers treat their workers well.

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HALEAKALA SOLAR

Hawai‘i’s solar expert since 1977

Haleakala Solar founder Jim Whitcomb in 1984 with an early version of a photovoltaic array.

In the ’70s, a plumber named Jim Whitcomb came home from a hard day of work, ready for a nice shower, and realized he was out of hot water. He called his landlord and told him that all the water he was getting was cold. His landlord, Mr. Toba, came over and pointed to a box on the roof. “No more sun, no more hot water,” Mr. Toba exclaimed in his broken English.

Mr. Toba explained to Jim that the hot water in his rental unit was being generated from a solar hot water system he had built. Sensing immediately the potential of this new-fangled energy device, Jim started researching solar energy systems. Several months later, he started a company providing solar hot water systems to customers.

Now, nearly 40 years after Jim had first laid eyes on that crude solar hot water contraption, Haleakala Solar has grown from a one-man operation to become, according to Solar Power World’s 2015 solar company rankings, the number-one Hawai‘i-based solar contractor in the state.

One of the reasons for the success of Haleakala Solar is its never-ending drive in exploring ways to expand service to its customers. An area in which the company has invested a large amount of time and energy is home battery systems.

Haleakala Solar sees batteries as a key to helping Hawai‘i achieve its goal of 100 percent renewable energy generation. Homes and businesses can create energy with solar photovoltaic systems and store it in batteries.

This allows people to take control of their energy costs, saving money over the long run while also utilizing clean, renewable energy.

In 2014, Haleakala Solar installed an Aquion Energy battery system in a residence in Maui, one of the first home battery systems in the state. This allowed the homeowners to disconnect from the utility company and take control of their energy costs. Estimated time to pay off the system is roughly seven to eight years.

Approximate savings over the next twenty years will be $144,000.

For more information on home battery systems, visit haleakalasolar.com or call (808) 643-8000.

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GREEN BUILDING HAWAII

Innovative sustainability solutions for Hawai‘i’s resorts and beyond

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MISSION: To transform built environments in Hawai‘i and beyond into models of sustainability by delivering consulting and training expertise that optimizes performance and maximizes value.

Growing up on Maui, John Bendon developed a passion for the people and environment of Hawai‘i. Combining his experience in the construction field with his desire to have a positive impact on our surroundings, both inside and outside of buildings, Bendon founded Green Building Hawaii. In the decade since, Green Building Hawaii has managed a wide range of projects, including designing innovative solutions for LEED projects, directing state-of-the-art training programs and consulting on affordable housing projects. Green Building Hawaii’s projects become models of sustainability, driving value far beyond construction, extending through the entire life cycle of each building.

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Green Building Hawaii has worked with resorts across Hawai‘i and on the mainland. A highlight was leading the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa through the LEED for Existing Buildings process, resulting in the Hyatt becoming the first resort in the state and the fourth in the world to achieve this certification. Green Building Hawaii helps resorts achieve their potential through training and “green team” facilitation, energy and water studies, project implementation, energy rebate processing and green building certification consulting for programs including LEED and Energy Star.

“We are committed to making Hawai‘i a better place,” Bendon says.

“The ability to partner with resorts provides an opportunity to create large and lasting impacts in our state. The results include both energy and water savings, plus the opportunity to educate both residents and tourists about sustainability issues in Hawai‘i.”

Beyond the standard consulting role, Green Building Hawaii is constantly looking for creative solutions to benefit its clients. Recently, the company coordinated an internship program with the University of Hawai‘i Maui College in which students assist in lighting-retrofit projects at local resorts. Students receive credit and learn about LED lighting technologies and project management, while the resort gets additional assistance with the LED retrofit at a lower cost than in-house installation. This program has already taken place at two resorts around Maui, including the Hyatt and the Fairmont Kea Lani. At the Hyatt, interns converted the property from fluorescent lighting to high-efficiency LED lighting. An estimated 15,500 lights were replaced, resulting in savings of approximately $197,750 a year.

Another project being developed will help to protect the East Maui watershed from invasive plants. Green Building Hawaii can connect resorts with UH to partner in its new sustainability project, using helicopters to eradicate the invasive miconia plant. This partnership will help financially support the program, while providing a unique experience for eco-travelers.

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THE 2017 EV LINEUP

Photo: Tesla Motors

The automobile is the American equivalent of independence and freedom.

Zipping down the highway with the top down to destinations unknown is the American dream. Well, on the mainland anyway. Whether you’re looking for an environmentally friendly way to get to work or a stylish ride to get you to the beach, the lineup of electric vehicles in 2017 accomplishes both goals.

EV LINGO BEV: Battery electric vehicle HEV: Hybrid electric vehicle PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

RANGE: Distance an EV can travel on electricity alone

TESLA MODEL 3 BEV SEDAN 215 MILES • STARTING AT $35,000

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With seating for five adults, pick-up-andgo performance at zero to 60 mph in under six seconds and the highest five-star safety rating in every category, the longawaited Tesla Model 3 is a premium sedan with a very inclusive retail price. With supercharging and autopilot hardware built in, the Model 3 could be the Model T of the 21st century.

TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME PHEV HATCHBACK 22 MILES • STARTING AT $31,000 The 2017 Prius Prime is the most advanced Prius yet, offering double the electric range than its predecessor, a hybrid driving range of more than 600 miles and innovative tech like Toyota’s intelligent clearance sonar and parking assist system. The new Prius Prime may have only four seats, but with a chart-topping EPA rating of 120 miles per gallon equivalent in electric mode, it’s the most fuel-efficient hybrid on the market.

“The new Prius Prime is designed for adventurous, tech-savvy drivers who want more than just high MPGe—they want standout styling, next-generation technology and active safety systems, all at a great value.”

—KIM RANDALL, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING, SERVCO PACIFIC

AUDI A3 E-TRON PHEV HATCHBACK

NISSAN LEAF BEV OR HEV COMPACT 180 MILES • MSRP: TBA

At time of publication, Nissan had not released official word about the 2017 LEAF, but the Internet is buzzing with speculation. Industry insiders are saying the new LEAF will feature a 60-kilowatt-hour battery pack for an extended range of around 200 miles.

Others are saying that Nissan will turn the LEAF into a plug-in hybrid with autonomous-drive technologies. Only time will tell.

Photo: Darryl Watanabe

Audi has updated its entire A3 model line for 2017 with a redesigned exterior, more advanced technology and expanded suite of driver-assistance features, including lane-departure warning, crosstraffic warning and automatic emergency braking.

Since debuting the first e-tron Sportback in the U.S. last year, Audi has pledged to launch an electric vehicle every year, beginning with its highly anticipated all-electric SUV in 2018.

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17 MILES • STARTING AT $39,850

“The LEAF is the most proven EV—over 100,000 sold in the U.S. and over 200,000 sold worldwide. It has the longest range in its class and is the first massproduced EV with the best dependability record.”

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CHEVROLET BOLT BEV SUBCOMPACT 200 MILES • $37,500

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The 2017 Chevy Bolt is General Motors’ first crack at an all-electric vehicle since the EV1 of the ’90s, and it’s head-to-head with the Tesla Model 3 as an affordable, mass-market rig with an impressive electric range. The Bolt has one of the fastest acceleration rates of any pure electric vehicle, reaching 60 mph in less than seven seconds. Bolt drivers get 25 miles for every hour of charging, or they can install an optional DC Fast Charger for up to 90 miles of range in half an hour.

BMW I3 BEV COMPACT

Photo: Dave Livingston

81 MILES • STARTING AT $42,400

“BMW is committed to offering both 100 percent electric vehicles and plug-in variants of its most popular models such as the 3-Series, X5 Sport Activity Vehicle and the flagship 7-Series sedan.”

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A zippy and compact five-door city car, the i3 jumps off the line at zero to 30 mph in 3.5 seconds. Lightweight and constructed with sustainable materials, the i3’s carbon fiber-reinforced plastic foundation is as strong as steel but half the weight, translating to responsive acceleration, impressive handling and the most fuel-efficient EPAcertified vehicle regardless of fuel type.

Special lease and finance offers will be available by BMW of Honolulu through BMW Financial Services.

BMW of Honolulu • 777 Kapiolani Blvd • Honolulu, HI 96813 • (808) 597-1225

Nice rewards.

30,000 bonus miles offer | Free checked bag Annual companion fare offer

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