Energy-Neutral Abode

When retired Environmental Coordinator of UH at Manoa's Environmental Center John Harrison remodeled his home, he made sure he incorporated all aspects of sustainability into its design. With natural lighting, passive cooling, Energy Star appliances, sustainable building materials and photovoltaics, Harrison's home is a model of sustainability.

Test Drive 2009

Green Contributing Writer and avid coffee drinker Jeff Mull hit the road to test-drive the fuel-efficient fleet of 2009.

Today's Ahupua'a

The ahupua'a system of land division and community in Hawai'i was the pinnacle of societies of any island chain in ancient Polynesia. Today, the vision and goals of the ahupua'a are as tangible and necessary as ever.

Marine Protected Areas

Marine Biologist Dr. Alan Marc Friedlander discusses Marine Protected Areas and their importance for healthy marine ecosystems.

DIY Vermicomposting

Compost your kitchen scraps and make nature's best fertilizer with the help of composting worms. All they need is a simple home and Green will help you build it.

Spring Cleaning

Natural homemade cleaners are safe, easy to make and effective. Here are several recipes to put a natural sparkle back into your home.

Balance Through Meditation

It's commonplace to exercise the body, but how about the mind? Meditation is a way to center the self, achieving balance and health.

PV: The Electric Disco

The science behind photovoltaics is not as complicated as it seams. A little sand, a little sun and, well, let's just say that electrons get to do the electric slide to power up your home.