Mālama Maui: 5 Eco-Conscious Local Businesses to Support
Photo Courtesy: Chang Farms
Mālama, meaning “to take care of,” is one of our core principles in Hawai’i. This means mālama our people, our land, the culture, and everything we come into contact with. In other words, to “preserve and protect.” As an island with limited resources, it’s even more important that we do so, and we are so lucky to have some selfless local business making that the backbone of everything they contribute. A huge mahalo nui loa to these conscious local Maui businesses…
Maui Mood Swing
Mood Swing is an antique and design marketplace in Wailuku with a vision to reimagine the antique mall experience and break away from mass culture consumption. Their refined collections of all vintage goods including apparel, accessories, housewares, furniture, art, and design, are fun, spunky and fresh. You’ll leave with something one-of-a-kind and truly rad.
ROOTED in Wailuku
This is Maui’s refill bar, sustainable goods shop and salon. Owned by two moms on a mission, this airy and multifaceted space they’ve curated is doing so much for our ‘aina and people. They’ve thought of everything from your toothpaste to your laundry and most of the goodies are Hawai’i brands. How good is that?
Chang Farms
This family-run farm in Makena is making conscious efforts to revive the once-abundant land of South Maui. They grow loofah and kalo to produce loofah soaps and you guessed it, loofahs (but the raddest loofahs you’ve ever seen). You can do a farm tour, enjoy their farm stand, or their delicious pa’i’ai sundaes once per month!
Lokahi Swimwear
This sustainable swimwear brand is inspired by the natural beauty of Maui's beaches and oceans and they make sure to protect those very things. Designed locally and made ethically in Bali, these pieces are made from recycled nylon to minimize environmental impact while maximizing comfort and performance. Lokahi Swimwear embodies the spirit of aloha, encouraging customers to embrace sustainability and respect for the environment with every swim.
Mukama Botanica
This eco-luxury skincare line is also inspired by the flora and fauna of our island with ingredients like guava and sandalwood. These products are 100% organic, natural, filler and cruelty-free and ethically sourced. They’re handmade in the USA and packaged in recycled and recyclable packaging. They are not only healing for the skin, but mindful and healing for the planet.
