“We've suffered this tragedy around us, our neighbors, our ohana need help.
“We're using resources from my farm and farmland, and we're setting up an area where people can connect with each other.
“Because we're right on the edge of Lahaina, some of these people are going to have to do what they need to do from grieving to rebuilding, and they need to have an option that's close.
“We’re building-out tiny homesteads as interim housing for Lahaina families to be able to stay in West Maui. These will be given for FREE for families to live in and be able to put on their land when it is safe to do so.
“We are using 100% of everything that comes in through our fundraiser to go directly into housing/shelter solutions and to our farm and food programs. We can make a huge impact, our community needs long-term, sustainable answers . We're here.
“We need to be helping each other and we can't necessarily rely on the government to do it. They're so overwhelmed right now that we need to stand on our own two feet. I live off grid. I live this way. I grow food. So I can help feed you and share what we have. I say this with the most humility and respect, I know what everyone's going through. We're here, and we're here to help.
“If you want to donate to this project, or volunteer, please get in touch now so that we can multiply our collective impact and get our neighbors the long term help that they desperately need .”
— Eddy Garcia, Executive Director of Regenerative Education Centers
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Empowering Hawaii for a Regenerative Tomorrow
Cultivating Change, Sparking Sustainability
At Regenerative Education Centers (REC), we're on a mission to reshape Hawaii's future, one regenerative step at a time. With our roots firmly planted in education, innovation, and community collaboration, we're sparking change that reverberates beyond our shores.
Why Regeneration Matters
Hawaii's breathtaking beauty and cultural heritage deserve a future where harmony with nature thrives. REC stands as a driving force, empowering individuals and communities to embrace regenerative practices that heal our environment, cultivate sustainable resources, and create a legacy of resilience.
Join Us in Cultivating Change
Together, we're turning the tide toward a greener, healthier, and more vibrant Hawaii. Your support fuels our programs, workshops, and initiatives that make regenerative living a reality. Join us today and let's pave the way for a regenerative tomorrow that embraces our community, our land, and our world.
Watch Our Latest Short Film: The Carbon Story
Supporting environmental education and innovation.
Building Topsoil
Topsoil is the medium in which all human food is grown... And there's currently only 1% of our topsoil left on the planet.
Eliminating Plastic Tides
Through community beach cleanups, plastic education, and styrofoam composting, REC has paired up with communities and organizations to eliminate plastics in our oceans.
Local Food Education
Through eco-education centers, REC is inspiring local communities in Maui, Southern California, and worldwide to become pro-sumers - producing more than they consume, while leaving the earth in a better condition in the process.
Styrofoam Solutions
REC is combining patented biological styrofoam composting systems and styrofoam densification to transform EPS waste into topsoil and building materials.
Our Mission
Dedicated to change.
Our mission is to educate and inspire through regenerative ideas, providing and showcasing working models, that help to foster better stewardship for a healthy and sustainable future for Maui, and beyond.
We inspire the ideals of a regenerative lifestyle for everyday practice. We deliver information you can act on, empowerment for earth stewards, and inspire solutions for lasting change.
Regenerative Education Centers are hands-on demonstration centers for educating and serving local communities, while producing educational documentaries and media for educating and providing regenerative solutions for the world.