Part of Pacific Whale Foundation’s RETHINK campaign, in which we offer everyday alternatives to single-use plastics, is to recognize those who are leading by example and to learn what other actions our communities can be taking to inspire environmental stewardship. Here you’ll find 10 food-oriented businesses on Maui that make it easy to make a … Continued
To better protect the coral reefs of Maui, we are instituting a ban onboard PWF vessels of certain sunscreens. Read all about it here!
What are some ways you can help your child experience the outdoors?
Guest post by Elsa Cabrera, executive director of Centro de Conservacion Cetacea, and accredited observer to the IWC since 2001. This was originally posted on http://www.ccc-chile.org and we are re-posting with the author’s permission. On 26 December 2018, just between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the government of Japan announced its intention to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) … Continued
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We have been taught the same three R’s since elementary school, and after we’ve gone through reducing and reusing our plastic waste, recycling was always there as a “feel-good fall back”, letting us think that we did our duty to the planet…
Update on our Plastic Pollution Solutions project
Throwing an event, from large conferences to organizational meetings or even casual parties, often generates a lot of waste. The inherent nature of an event seemingly calls for single-use, individualized everything, but as many of us are now aware, especially if you’re following our RETHINK campaign, human generated plastic waste is a massive problem impacting marine life. Next time you host an event, follow these 10 steps to make it marine animal and environmentally friendly. It’s time to RETHINK events!
8 million tons of plastic waste ends up in the ocean each year, injuring and killing marine animals ranging from the smallest plankton to some the largest animals on the planet. Our RETHINK kit is designed to cover your most common plastic alternative needs; equipped with a reusable spork, straw and tote bag. Plastic straws are … Continued
We are thrilled to introduce our newest luxury dining experience: Sustainable Sushi at Sea. This trip is limited to only 60 guests on a 147 passenger, ultra-smooth catamaran for a more intimate and attentive event and includes complimentary sake, wine, cocktails and beer to enjoy with your delicious pupu, sushi, and sunset views. This cruise is meant to … Continued
Coral reefs around the world are in danger. Local and global stressors such as climate change, ocean acidification and land pollution are causing our reefs to disappear at an alarming rate. These living structures support one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet and are home to thousands of species; from anemones, to fish, … Continued
