Honoring Honua: Plastic Pollution and Solutions

Date: Wednesday, October 5th, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ka Waiwai ma Mōʻiliʻili, Honolulu, HI

Join us for a powerful evening rooted in aloha ʻāina as we gather to honor honua and address the urgent issue of plastic pollution. "Honoring Honua: Plastic Pollution and Solutions" brings together environmental leaders, cultural practitioners, and community members passionate about protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural world for future generations.

This free event will include educational presentations, cultural reflections, and actionable steps to mālama ʻāina. Together, we will celebrate our connection to the environment and explore solutions to one of our most pressing global challenges — plastic pollution.

• Sustainably sourced dinner and fresh ʻAwa.
• Raffel prizes.
• Opportunity to connect with local environmental organizations and find ways to take action in your community.

Win Cowger, Ph.D. – Research Director, Moore Plastic Research

Sarah-Jeanne Royer, Ph.D. – Oceanographer and Plastic Degradation Expert, The Ocean Cleanup

Rafael Bergstrom – Executive Director, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi

Scott Kaeo Jr. – Hawaiian Cultural & Community Engagement Specialist (Opening blessing and cultural talk)

Arleen Velasco – Chair, Surfrider O'ahu Chapter

Gretchen Losano – Co-Founder, West Maui Green Cycle

Wendy Kerner – Environmental Attorney, Legal Environmental Advocacy Force (LEAF)

Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding, connect with like-minded individuals, and take action to protect the honua for generations to come.

Sponsored by Legal Environmental Advocacy Force

Host or Publisher Waiwai Collective