2008-09 Kuleana Program Members

2008-09 Kuleana Program Members

“Integrity and Stewardship in Action”

Level 5

Kona Brewing Company:

Operating two microbrew pubs and restaurants in the islands, Kona Brewing qualified in part for its awards for product quality, sponsorship of community events, recycling and waste management practices, use of organic produce, customer comment cards, product giveaways, employee handbook and recognition strategies, and the construction of a photovoltaic system.

Natural Investments LLC:

The only socially responsible investment advisory firm in Hawai`i, NIS qualified in part for its support of sustainable and ethical businesses, national green business certification, sponsorship of community events, discounts for long-term clients, its written code of ethics, and use of recycled and biodegradable products and vegetable inks for printing. www.naturalinvesting.com

Level 4

Hawai`i Forest & Trail:

an interpretive natural history adventure tour company, HFT qualified in part for its provision of school and youth field trips, lo`i restoration work, sponsorship of community events, eco-tour operator of the year and other awards, on gong quality assurance procedures, livable wages, kama`aina and repeat customer discounts, and paying access fees to owners of private properties. www.hawaii-forest.com

Volcano Island Honey Company:

producer of organic honey primarily from its operations in the Puako keawe forest, qualifies in part for its commitment to non-toxic methods of production, providing tours to local school children, the donation of .5% of gross annual sales to charities, kama`aina discounts, a broad employee wellness program, local organic purchasing, and the use of local, recycled building materials. www.volcanoislandhoney.com

Woodbury Inspection Group:

a provider of residential property inspections, thermal imaging and energy efficiency audits, and preventative maintenance inspections, Woodbury Inspection Group qualifies in part for its commitment to energy efficiency, its community financial contributions, its use of photovoltaic power to operate its office, and vehicle conversion to biodiesel fuel.

Level 3

Lynn VanLeeuwen & Associates:

a green business coach, this business was approved for its commitment to green business development, its use of a code of ethics and customer contracts, volunteerism in the community, free services for customer referrals, and the use of recycled and biodegradable products and natural lighting. www.greenbusinesscoaching.com

Recycle Hawai`i:

the primary educational non-profit on Hawaii Island focusing on recycling, Recycle Hawai`i qualified for its organizing of community recycling, its awards for exceptional service, its video integrating Native Hawaiian culture and care for the land, competitive wages, photovoltaic power, and its commitment to staff development and training. www.recyclehawaii.org

Level 2

Captain Zodiac:

a longstanding snorkel tour operator, this business qualifies in part for its commitment to safety, an extensive employee training program, eco-friendly operational practices and public education, local purchasing, its numerous industry awards, engine oil and other forms of recycling, no-emission motors, efforts to promote Hawaiian culture, and significant contributions to various community organizations. www.captainzodiac.com

Sustainable Island Products:

A wholesaler and retailer of biodegradable, compostable and recycled products, Sustainable Island Products qualified in part for its commitment to selling 100% sustainable products (such as corn plastic, bamboo, and cane fiber picnic items and to-go containers), its working with Hawaii County to have their products accepted at composting and greenwaste facilities, and it’s free delivery service that’s carbon neutral.

RR Roofing:

a roofing contractor providing products and consultation for new and existing homes, deserves recognition in part for its commitment to jobsite and business-wide recycling, its use of local suppliers, follow-up customer satisfaction strategies, use and promotion of recycled, passive solar, and photovoltaic roofing products, employee carpooling program, and development of an employee wellness program. www.rr-roofinghawaii.com

Level 1