School Waste Reduction Tips
There is no doubt that the 2020-2021 school year will see change and adaptation on school campuses. While we work to keep everyone safe and learning, we also have the opportunity to imagine new...
View ArticlePlastic Free July Educational Film Screenings
Check out some of these educational films to learn more about the issues around plastic pollution! The Story of Plastic Viewing Period July 22-July 29 Register to watch this film here Produced by the...
View ArticleHow to Plant a Garden at Home
With many restrictions in Hawaiʻi changing daily, folks are finding themselves home more than ever. One activity that has gained popularity all over the world is at-home gardening! Not only does...
View ArticleHappy Farm to School Month!
National Farm to School Month is an annual event that takes place every October. National Farm to School Month is a time to celebrate the importance of Farm to School programs like Kōkua Hawaiʻi...
View ArticleA Better Way to go Back to School!
The start of a new school year marks a new beginning and a new opportunity to make this year the least wasteful yet! Those supply lists and back-to-school needs can feel overwhelming and lead to...
View ArticleHappy Farm to School Month!
National Farm to School Month is an annual event that takes place every October. National Farm to School Month is a time to celebrate the importance of Farm to School programs like Kōkua Hawaiʻi...
View ArticleHow to support Ordinance 19-30
It has been nearly a year since the passage of Bill 40, now Ordinance 19-30, a landmark single-use plastics reduction bill for the City & County of Honolulu. This bill is one of, if not the,...
View ArticleʻĀINA 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...
View ArticleSimplify 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...
View ArticleStatement in Response to Plastics Ban Delay
Surfrider Foundation, Zero Waste Oʻahu & Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation Issue Statement in Response to Plastics Ban Delay December 14, 2020 - On December 10th, the City and County of Honolulu announced...
View Article2021 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...
View ArticleSupport the Kōkua Learning FarmRAISER!
We are so excited to share our Kōkua Learning FarmRAISER with you. Please help us bring our farm to life by sponsoring seedlings, plants, fruit trees, native trees and plants and trees, lo’i and more!...
View ArticleKHF Job Openings- Program Coordinator & Store Manager
Program Coordinator Position Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is seeking full- and part-time program coordinators to help to support, strengthen and grow its environmental educational programs including:...
View ArticleGrants Manager Open Position
Grants Manager (Application Deadline: 4/15/22) Position Title: Grants Manager Location: Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Reports to: Senior Program Director About the Organization: Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation (KHF) is a...
View ArticleMicroplastic Art Workshop with Sustainable Coastline Hawaiʻi inside the Kōkua...
Happy Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a month-long global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastic! Sign up for Plastic Free July and take the pledge to reduce single-use plastic...
View ArticleMicroplastic Art Workshop with Sustainable Coastline Hawaiʻi inside the Kōkua...
Happy Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a month-long global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastic! Sign up for Plastic Free July and take the pledge to reduce single-use plastic...
View ArticleEnd of Year Report 2021-2022
End of Year Report 2021-2022 Oh, what a year! The 2021-22 school year for Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation has been a year of connectivity and relationship building--both with the ʻāina and with our...
View ArticleSupport Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation- Donation Matching, Memberships & More!
Donate today and SGT Partners will match your donation! All donations to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation directly support our mission to bring environmental eduaction to our schools and communties. Become a...
View Article2022-2023 3Rs School Recycling Drive Schedule
Recycling Drives are held on Saturdays between 9:00am - 11:00am 2022 School Region August 13, 2022 Sunset Beach Elementary Windward/Sunset Beach August 27, 2022 Palolo Elementary Honolulu/Kaimuki...
View ArticleBack to School Resources
It’s that time of year again, as we say goodbye to summer and head back to school. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as we start off this new school year for a more sustainable start that...
View Article