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Hawaii Says Goodbye to Conventional Plastic Straws and Aloha to UrthPact’s New Home-Compostable Straws!
April 22, 2021 GMT
Aloha UrthPact Home Compostable Straws! (Photo: Business Wire)
HONOLULU & LEOMINSTER, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 22, 2021
There’s a new drinking straw coming to Hawaii and it’s not another one of those mushy paper ones. It’ll feel and function exactly like the conventional straws you know, but completely biodegrade or compost like the paper straws the planet prefers. And, because they will biodegrade anywhere on the planet even in the ocean if they accidentally get there they are perfect for a state made up completely of islands.
Check Off Your List with All Things Christmas in Hawai‘i
From a new way to watch a classic ballet to Christmas-themed cocktails, here are 10 ways to celebrate the season.
December 18, 2020
The Nutcracker with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 19 and Friday, December 25, 7 p.m., and Friday, December 26, 3:30 p.m.
My family and I have watched
The Nutcracker every year since I was little. Although we can’t watch it in the theater this year, we can still see the Hawaiʻi Ballet and Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra come together for a new televised version of the much-loved story. The special will include scenes from past performances as well as narration from actress and former professional ballet dancer Amanda Schull, a Punahou alum, plus appearances from local celebrities and other surprises.