We need to take care of the ‘āina, not just leave it in the hands of the next generations to care for. I mean honestly, the generations coming up now days does not even care about the land, taking care of it, and revitalizing it. We live on an island, which makes it even more crucial to treat it more cautiously. There are so many toxic messes, indecomposable crap and just plain dangerous rubbish being put into the ‘āina right now that will end up fatal for the islands. It is up to us right now, in this life, to do something about. Whether big or small like recycling aluminums and plastics, it is still DOING something about it. We need to spread the word about taking care of the land and doing what we can right now to everyone; our families, friends and acquaintances. I’m not sure how we can help to make this island healthier besides recycling and not littering, but I will now research to find out. And I hope I do find something out. Just as we only have a short-lived life here on Maui, these islands only have their one life to live and grow and thrive on this earth. It’s up to us, the islands’ population, to do all we can do to mālama the land. We must do our part and also teach the younger generations that are coming up to do theirs when we are no longer here. Continue the efforts to reuse, reduce, redeem, recycle, and e-cycle for the islands! E ola ka ‘āina!
References:
http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/content.detail/id/502123/Maui-s-Recycling-Programs-Update.html?nav=13
Paul Kaiwi Jr., (Father)
http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/agriculture/index.htm
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