A Behind-The-Scenes Look: KaiAloha Supply Loves The Ocean
Over the past three months, team members from all six of KaiAloha Supply's store locations participated in 18 community outreach events on Maui and Oahu. They joined over six environmental nonprofits (who we call Eco Warriors) for beach cleanups, ocean water testing, keiki (kids) ocean clinics, bird watching, garden planting, facility grand openings, and so much more! In addition to volunteer hours, KaiAloha Supply donated $2,000 to Whale Trust, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, and Hui O Ka Wai Ola. Continue reading to learn more about our local community behind these initiatives and their continued efforts as we enter the second half of 2025.
(Top Left) Team Ala Moana with Surfrider Oahu! Our customers joined us at a beach cleanup where we collected over 100lbs of trash. We've sponsored and participated in four beach cleanups so far and can't wait for more! (Top Middle) We joined Surfrider Oahu for a Whale Watch after a beach cleanup and got to learn about their protected artifacts they've collected over the years. (Top Right) Team Wailea at a Surfrider Maui event for Limu Watch! They also collected trash at the beach and got to see turtles! (Bottom Left to Right) Team Whalers with Hui O Ka Wai Ola at an ocean water testing site. They gathered samples and collected data to contribute to labs and research!
(Top Left and Middle) Team Kihei at Maui Humane Society, helping out with gardening and equipment organizing. Our team also donated tank tops that Maui Humane Society now uses as their team uniform! (Top Right and Bottom Right) Team Waikiki with Na Kama Kai at their Keiki Ocean Clinic. They supervised kids in canoes to ensure safety on and off the water! (Bottom Left) Team Cannery with Kahakukahi and Surfrider Maui at a bird watch event!
Why Does KaiAloha Supply Care?
We pride ourselves to be more than just a retail brand -- it's part of our Eco Mission. When our customers visit our store locations, they'll notice our framed Eco Warrior stories, which showcase the environmental work that our team contributes to and supports off of the sales floor. KaiAloha Supply cares because Hawaii is not just a travel destination. For most of us, it's home. That's why having clean ocean water is important: for our safety, for water recreation, and for our marine life. That's also why we prioritize going green: environmental friendly choices like reducing the use of plastic and paper, reusing repurposed goods, recycling cans and bottles, and even composting food or yard waste goes a long way. Behind every KaiAloha Supply product is the piece of aloha our customers get to take home with them, a piece of memorabilia. But we want to emphasize that it's so much more than just that symbolism. It's about loving the ocean no matter where you are on the planet.
How Is KaiAloha Supply Able To Do This?
We've created canvas tote bags that our customers can reuse again and again. Whether it's an errand bag, a grocery bag, a beach bag, or something you use day-to-day, it's convenient and multipurpose for your needs. When our customers purchase any of our canvas bags in-stores and online, $1.00 of these proceeds funnel to our donation bank. This is what allows us to make monetary and collaborated apparel donations with our partners, our environmental Eco Warriors. We're able to do this with your continued support and shared love for the ocean! Mahalo nui loa.
