Plastic Free News

Posted On: Jul 03, 12

ROXY Waikiki Classic Goes Plastic Free

Kokua Hawai’i Foundation’s Plastic Free Hawai’i program and the ROXY Initiative joined forces over Father’s Day weekend to run Plastic Free water refill stations, set up designated recycling bins, and engage contest participants and beach goers in a turtle making craft using plastic bottle caps. ROXY branded reusable water bottles were available at the event for a $5 donation to the Quiksilver Foundation. Quiksilver Foundation is passing along all donations to Kokua Hawai’i Foundation to support our Plastic Free Schools program. Mahalo to ROXY & theQuiksilver Foundation!

“Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too”

Wanna get plastic out of your life and kick your plastic addiction? Beth Terry’s new book “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too,” is a practical guide to ridding your life-and the planet-of plastic. “The problem or the solution starts with each one of us. We can choose to live a life of mindless consumption, becoming consumed by our possessions, or we can choose to live an inspired life, always working to create harmony with our environment. In “Plastic-Free,” Beth Terry shares the story of her path to a life filled with less plastic and more harmony. Anyone who reads this book will be motivated to follow her lead,” said Jack Johnson, KHF co-founder. Check out this short video and learn more about Beth’s new book or visit www.myplasticfreelife.com.

“Bag It” Screening & Family Fun Night in Kailua

If you haven’t seen the film “Bag It” yet, now’s a perfect opportunity. Join Kokua Hawaii Foundation’s Plastic Free Hawaii for a FREE screening of the film, keiki crafts, and conversation, Thursday, July 12th at Kailua Sailboards EcoLounge.  Crafts and refreshments begin at 6pm. Film will start at 6:30.  Fun for the whole family! “Bag It” has been garnering awards at film festivals across the nation. What started as a documentary about plastic bags evolved into a wholesale investigation into plastics and their effect on our waterways, oceans, and even our bodies. Join the Bag It movement and decide for yourself how plastic your life will be. More about “Bag It” here!