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A free public presentation entitled, “Sunflower Farming: A Sustainable Model for Maui’s Former Sugar Cane Lands That Benefits Local Coral Reefs,” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Kuleana, a new skincare line, recently released their new reef-safe sunscreen. According to the skincare brand, the sunscreen protects customers and coral reefs while supporting environmental nonprofits in Hawaiʻi. The sunscreen is made from plant-based oils, minerals, and other reef-safe ingredients. The brand said that the sunscreen does not contain chemicals that harm marine life […]

The unknown person(s) stole multiple mechanic tools and equipment from the Matson container valued at $8,170.00 before fleeing the area.

You’ve seen them. You may have even taken photos with them. Find out what happens to the Maui sunflowers in our video, and see how it affects our island.

In celebration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel announced daily tours of its Maui Sunflower farm utilizing vehicles powered by 100% Maui biodiesel.

The combine will be used to mechanically harvest the sunflowers and other oil and grain crops – and it will operate on 100% biodiesel produced by the company at its refinery on the Big Island.

With the first major bloom now over, the sunflowers need to dry down for harvest. The next crop is being planted this week, and will be in bloom in two months.

While the public is not allowed to drive onto the farm site, there are still opportunities to see the flowers up close.

Brightly colored sunflowers have drawn the attention of many a passing motorist in Central Maui as the field reaches its full bloom just in time for Earth Day.

Pacific Biodiesel rolled back the retail price of its Maui pump station biodiesel by 9 cents per gallon.

For the second consecutive year, Bob and Kelly King, co-founders of Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, have been included on the list of Top 100 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy.

Kate Cheney, a junior at UH Maui College was selected as an intern with Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, a supporter of the University of Hawaiʻi Maui Sustainable Science Management program.

Representatives from local recycling companies will lead the discussion on what is currently happening on Maui to divert waste from landfills.

B20, which is a blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel, dropped today to $3.79 per gallon.

Pacific Biodiesel has expanded its operations with larger capacity that allows the company to offer biodiesel to boats at Māʻalaea Harbor on Maui.

A landfill fire on Maui caused upwards of $360,000, since it was first reported on Sunday afternoon. County officials said the landfill is now open. Fire officials say the fire was 95% contained by Monday night.

This new Business Roundup column will include tidbits of business news received over the course of a month. The business community is encouraged to participate.

Beginning on April 30, Willie Nelson’s birthday, the fuel at Pacific Biodiesel’s retail pump on Maui is being sold as the brand named BioWillie Biodiesel.

Pacific Biodiesel is one of just seven companies in the nation to be recognized by the SJF Institute as a 2011 Green Jobs Award honoree.

Pacific Biodiesel Inc. and Maui Pacific Solar, Inc. will receive a combined total of $115,156 in grants and $190,000 in loan guarantees for two very different energy projects.