Malama aina
Sustainability is carefully
considered with everything we do at Wai Kai. From water usage to our food suppliers to the
products in our retail shop, we do our best to make conscientious choices that will help
reduce our footprint on this earth.
Water Quality
The Wai Kai Lagoon may
be man-made, but its water is naturally filtered through millions of gallons of
groundwater daily. Regular monitoring over the past nine years confirms the
water quality meets or exceeds all state safety standards. Here's how they
keep it clean:
Natural
filtration: Millions of gallons of groundwater flow through the
lagoon daily
Seaweed
power: Chara seaweed absorbs nutrients and prevents algae
blooms.
Cleanliness
measures: No direct drainage or excessive landscaping fertilizer
allowed.
Ongoing
monitoring: Scientists continue to monitor and develop sustainable
maintenance plans.
Endemic WATERBIRDS
Keep your eyes peeled
for endangered water birds while visiting Hoakalei! Look out for the ‘Alae
Ke‘oke‘o (black with white beak), the Koloa Maoli (small brown duck with green
wing patches), and the okinaʻ (black and white with pink legs). These birds are
nesting here, so please be respectful and avoid feeding them.
The LookOut Goes Green: Supporting
a Sustainable Future!
We're stoked to
announce that The LookOut is an Ocean Friendly Restaurant certified by the
Surfrider Foundation!
This certification
means The LookOut is committed to making waves for a healthier planet. Here's
how:
Ditching
single-use plastic: We're saying no to plastic straws, bags,
and other pollutants to keep our oceans clean.
Going green on
the menu: We're featuring sustainable seafood options and
supporting local farms for a healthy food chain.
Spreading the
aloha: We're passionate about protecting our environment and
inspiring others to join the movement.
By choosing The
LookOut, you're not just enjoying delicious food and drinks, you're
making a positive impact on our oceans and future. That's something to
celebrate!
The LineUp is
partners with MiiR to help you stay hydrated and eco-friendly at the same
time. Score stylish, reusable bottles, cups, and tumblers at Sessions, Foam,
and the surfside bar. Fill them up with coffee, cocktails, or filtered water
at any of our 3 refill stations around the park.
Why MiiR? Because
they're all about good design, good karma, and good for the
planet.
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Built to last: MiiR products are tough enough for everyday adventures.
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Fix, don't ditch: Broken parts? No worries! They offer replacements for longer product life.
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Recycle-ready: When it's time to say goodbye, most MiiR products go straight in the blue bin.
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Closing the loop: MiiR even takes back used products to use in new ones!
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Plus, they donate a portion of their profits to environmental and community causes.
So grab a MiiR
reusable, quench your thirst, and help us keep Wai Kai plastic-free!
SUSTAINABLE EVENTS
At Wai Kai, we take our
commitment to the environment seriously. Because of our beautiful location near
the lagoon and ocean, we've implemented Sustainable Event Standards for all
our venues. Here's how we're making a difference:
Ditching
disposables: We say no to single-use plastics! All disposable
products must be 100% BPI certified compostable.
Recycling: Aluminum and glass bottles are encouraged. All
bottled water must be aluminum or cardboard boxed packaging.
Local
love: We support local farmers and vendors by encouraging the use
of fresh, local ingredients in all food offerings.
Less waste,
more wow: We discourage unnecessary decorations like balloons and
streamers, opting for reusable and sustainable options.
Taking sustainability a
step further: View
Sustainable Events Standards
Together, let's
create unforgettable events and a healthier planet with lots of aloha!
