SustainableUH is a new organization aimed at helping establish University of Hawai'i-Mänoa as a world leader in sustainable education, research and practices, by facilitating community events and providing "student-power" for energy audits, waste audits and other green work force projects throughout the 10-campus system.

Current goals include making the UH Richardson School of Law the greenest law school in the nation and helping Honolulu Community College save on its energy costs.

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STAY ORGANIZED AND ECO-FRIENDLY

Nahui Ollin of Mexico has designed a day planner aimed at those who have decided to make 2010 a greener, more organized year.

Nahui Ollin designer Olga Abadi uses an ancient Mayan binding technique to turn defective candy wrappers into eco-fashion instead of trash. Known for its handbags and accessories, Nahui Ollin now has a line of one-of-a-kind day planners.

Mini planners start at about $35 online, while the full-size organizers like this one are $60. For more information, visit www.NahuiOllin.com.