Going Green

With the environment such a major concern Makai vows to do her part.  We plan on following the "3 R's" - Reuse, Recycle and Reduce.  Eva has plenty of canvas bags, so when we go to the grocery store we forego the plastic bags.  We have also stopped using styrofoam and now use only paper plates and cups when necessary.  We separate our trash and when possible place the recycles in the bins at the various marinas.  In the islands, we will separate trash into three bags - one for burning, one for recycling and one for the landfill.  There are islands where you are not permitted to leave trash at all as they have no way of getting rid of it.  Last season Ed installed two solar panels which generate energy when the sun is shining, more so down in Florida and the Bahamas rather than up north!  This season he installed a wind generator which has been working great with all the strong winds we have encountered this trip.  Between the two systems our batteries are at full charge eliminating the need to use the gas Honda generator we also have.