Sustainable Living Educational Series

This February, The Sustainable Living Institute presents the Sustainable Living Educational Series

The best educators in sustainability will convene in Hilo, Hawai`i to teach a series of classes on Sustainable Living. This series continues in Kona, Hawai`i during the month of February. Currently seeking additional sponsors. The next series will also feature classes with a straight-forward approach to living a more sustainable lifestyle on Hawai`i Island. Specific classes and instructor will be announced soon.

Download PDF version of the official press release from the November Series

Previous series information below…

Class sizes are limited.

Nov. 6th Rainwater Harvesting - SOLD OUT! Mahalo for a great class!
Instructor Christine Leonard-Osterwalder, MBA, M.Div Christine will guide your through the basics of rainwater collection from a broad perspective including landscape design, commercial, agricultural, residential use, sustainability, disaster preparedness and living off-grid. Christine will share and explore with attendees, a fresh look at water in general, water use, and what water means to people. She will also cover some social, geographic, economic, global, and spiritual implications.
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Nov. 13th Alternative Power Basics - SOLD OUT! Mahalo for a great class! You’ll get valuable insight into various alternative power generation systems. Learn to spec a basic solar system including all the system parts and their relative costs. Net metering and grid-tie options will be presented. Pros and Cons of various alternative energy systems will be presented for discussion. This class could potentially save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in total alternative energy system costs.
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Nov. 20th Organic Gardening - SOLD OUT! Mahalo for a great class! Permaculture Expert Zach Mermel returns to teach us the basics of growing our own food. Specifically, in this one-hour workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of how to use nature’s principles to produce their own food . We will discuss soil-building strategies, growing techniques and tropical food crops. Do not miss this event!
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Nov. 25th Sustainability 101 - SOLD OUT! Mahalo for a great class! Brent Norris from Green Collar Technologies will provide an overview of sustainability efforts and best practices. This class will help folks understand the value of living lightly on the land. Many real-life examples of folks living off-the-grid will be covered. Self-reliance techniques will be covered for anyone wanting to live a more sustainable life on Hawai`i Island. Specific techniques for living a “greener” lifestyle will be shared and discussed. Join us and learn how to apply various sustainability techniques in your everyday life.

Anyone interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle should attend these classes. Specific techniques you can use in your everyday life will be presented along with expert tips and how-to instruction. These are the things you need to know to get on the path to self sustainability.

These classes will also provide a starting point for anyone interested in learning about green jobs. Green career information will be offered in each class. Anyone interested in jobs in the green economy should attend these classes. Specific information will be provided in each class to help folks prepare for a greener economy.

Daniel Morii, Director of the Sustainable Living Institute commented,

“We’re really happy to work with organizations and students in all areas of sustainability. These so-called green classes are the building blocks for a renewed sense of sustainability on the Island. These courses offer long-term benefits for Hawai`i Island and the folks that attend these classes.”

This series provides a pathway for folks to learn the basics of self sustainability. Folks interested in green jobs should attend to learn about green jobs on Hawai`i Island. Community leaders and decision makers will learn about recent trends and opportunities for sustainable systems in their communities.

This series continues in Kona, Hawai`i during the month of February.

Sponsor the Sustainable Living Educational Series - Click image above for details.

We are seeking additional sponsors for this event. Anyone interested in supporting this event should contact Brent Norris at Green Collar Technologies : 808-896-7656

Event Sponsors

The Hawai`i Innovation Center at Hilo is located in downtown Hilo on the corner of Keawe and Kalakaua Streets. Map and Directions or call 808-896-7656

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Instructors with expert level skills at teaching and hands-on experience should contact us immediately to be considered for the upcoming series.

Each class is $5 dollars to attend.
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