Sustainability http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/ Sustainability is a systemic concept, relating to the continuity of economic, social, institutional and environmental aspects of human society. - Wikipedia en Copyright 2007 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:38:36 -1000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Punahou 2016 In anticipation of President Scott's announcement of the Punahou 2016 sustainability initiative, we are beginning work on an online site where individual students and teachers with their classes can collaborate on developing project ideas and get started on real-world projects. The site will has the potential to serve as an archive for sharing the results of the projects. Come visit us at

http://punahou2016.wikispaces.com

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/12/punahou_2016.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/12/punahou_2016.html General Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:38:36 -1000 Ten Ways to Power the Twenty-First Century http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/ten_ways_to_power_the_twentyfi.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/ten_ways_to_power_the_twentyfi.html Energy Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:18:22 -1000 Top 10 Ways to Power the Twenty-First Century http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/top_10_ways_to_power_the_twent.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/top_10_ways_to_power_the_twent.html Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:17:02 -1000 Seawater Air Conditioning Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. is a Kailua, Hawaii based company. They specialize in ocean engineering and naval architecture. They are also looking into and reasearching sustainable and renewable energy sources and ways to cut back on our energy usage.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/seawater_air_conditioning.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/seawater_air_conditioning.html Energy Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:13:45 -1000 Hawaii's Energy Future HECO provides many great resources in terms of research.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/hawaiis_energy_future.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/hawaiis_energy_future.html Energy Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:01:57 -1000 Resources on Sustainability This is, as the title states, a list of resources having to do with sustainability that was put together by the Hawaii State Public Library System for Hawaii 2050.
http://www.librarieshawaii.org/pdf/Resources%20on%20Sustainability-color3.pdf

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/resources_on_sustainability.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/resources_on_sustainability.html General Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:43:36 -1000 Earth 911 http://www.earth911.org/master.asp

I originally found this sight a while a go when I was researching battery recycling as an environmental project. However, it has a lot of connections to sustainability and not just in terms of waste management. This is a green advice site; it has lots of articles, facts, and tips on how to lead more environmentally friendly and sustainable life. It touches on everything from recycling to water quality to organic shopping. I like this site because it’s well organized and easy to read. I also really like the cheery “you can make a difference” corner.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/earth_911.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/earth_911.html General Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:01:46 -1000 Annual Energy Review The Annual Energy Review published by the Energy Information Administration
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/overview.html

This website has every fact and statistic on energy in the US that you could ever imagine and probably a bunch you never could. I just looked at the Energy overview, and even that its packed with information on how much energy we use, how much we produce, how much we buy, what kinds (renewable, coal, gas), where it comes from and so much more! It also breaks down energy consumption by state, which is interesting.
However, it's important to note that these are raw statistics. Its not light reading. This is definitely a resource older students and teachers. However, it might have interesting curricular potential. Students can look at this data in math classes; they can use real world data in their exercises while simultaneously learning about sustainability.

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This is a really good site on local effort to implement curbside recycling. It includes information on current waste levels on O‘ahu, a landfill countdown and links to help you contact your representatives. I used this site to contact members of the state house who are currently debating curbside legislation and submit testimony in support of such a bill. The “Take Action” link makes it really easy and all the evidence you need to back up your position can be found on the sight. On other good thing about this sight is that it has a "tools for teachers" link as well, with math activities and essay prompts. So, it has a curricular componet. I think this site would be an ideal tool for an ISS or contemporary issues class. They could use it as a spring board for getting involved in local politics.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/got_curbside.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/got_curbside.html Waste Management Wed, 04 Oct 2006 22:23:45 -1000 Sun Power for Schools Sun Power for Schools is a voluntary partnership between Hawaiian Electric Company, Oahu's public schools, and the community. HECO is committed over the next two years to install, operate, and maintain solar electric systems using photovoltaic technology in selected schools. HECO also used a grant for the development of a renewable energy teaching manual which includes lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPSII).  This manual is available to middle and high school teachers through their school libraries.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/sun_power_for_schools.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/sun_power_for_schools.html Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:32:30 -1000 Solar Lighting This document is about solar lighting and the applications of it.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/solar_lighting.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/solar_lighting.html Energy Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:25:25 -1000 The Importance of Renewable Energy What Is Renewable Energy?

Electricity is produced from a variety of energy sources. Some are fossil fuels such as oil and coal (natural gas is also a fossil fuel, but is not available in Hawaii). Other energy sources are "renewable," which means they can be replenished, often using sources from nature.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/the_importance_of_renewable_en.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/the_importance_of_renewable_en.html Energy Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:14:25 -1000 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion OTEC, a promising new technology is beginning to emerge and the Hawaiian Electric Company is looking into it. More information about this plan to come.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/ocean_thermal_energy_conversio.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/10/ocean_thermal_energy_conversio.html Energy Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:06:23 -1000 40 Hybrid Buses TheBus is adding two new hybrid electric buses to its fleet. With 40 hybrid buses in service, at $485,000 each, Oahu Transit Services now operates one of the largest fleets of hybrid buses in the nation. More environmentally friendly the other buses that it operates, the buses also feature passenger ammenities, making it more comfortable and for greater ease of access. At just 11 inches from the ground and with a low-floor design, there is no need for steps which allows the elderly to board and depart.

]]> http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/09/40_hybrid_buses_1.html http://iws.punahou.edu/department/LukeCenter/sustainability/2006/09/40_hybrid_buses_1.html Transportation Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:55:59 -1000 Punahou named #1 Green School in America for 2006 In their list of the nation's top "Green" Schools, independant environmental and health newsletter "The Green Guide" placed Punahou School at the top. http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc.mhtml?i=115&s=toptenschools

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