Celebrating Earth Day, Maui-style

Earth Day celebrates 40 years on April 22. Established in 1970 to bring awareness and appreciation of the Earths environment, more and more people and businesses become energy efficient and go green each year.

One of the businesses that's very involved with sustainability is Whole Foods Market in Kahului, Maui. This year, they have put together a great slate of activities throughout April in celebration of Earth Day.

Celebrating Earth Day - Maui Style:

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In celebration of Earth Day, Whole Foods Market has partnered with Maui County to encourage shoppers to go plastic-free. Starting on Earth Day, April 22, through the end of the month shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free reusable shopping bag while supplies last, limit one per customer.

Malama Aina Festival at Whole Foods Market, Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

Meet the people behind several of Mauis great nonprofit organizations and learn how to contribute to building a greener, sustainable Maui. Participating organizations include The Nature Conservancy, Community Work Day Program, The Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and many more!

Additionally, local elected officials, representatives from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Maui Countys Waste Management team will volunteer as celebrity grocery baggers, bagging groceries for shoppers at 12 p.m., to discuss and promote the upcoming county-wide ban on plastic bags.

Furlough Fryday at Whole Foods Market, Friday, April 30, 9 a.m. The essential to budget travel is to plan in front. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our minds. Organizing and spending our travel budget carefully is a concern for most families. Minimizing expending and expenses, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking behind economizing money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal finances is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, no matter whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel bill!. 1 p.m.

Whole Foods Market invites families to spend their Furlough Fry day together, enjoying a festive farmers market, cooking demonstrations by Chef David Paul (pictured) of David Pauls Island Grill, as well as container garden demonstrations by The Maui Farm. Additionally, a number of the stores local vendors, including Alii Kula Lavender, Maui Ono and more will offer product samples in-store.

For additional information on Whole Foods Markets Kahului store, please visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/maui/ or call (808) 872-3310.

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