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technologies. Similar arguments have been used by irradiation <br /> proponents regarding papaya treatment <br /> Several years ago there were claims being made that irradiation was <br /> necessary for papaya exports. After some investment of resources <br /> into non-nuclear technologies, methods of heat treatment were <br /> <br /> successfully implemented. <br /> It has been consistently demonstrated that through research and <br /> <br /> experimentation, that alternatives to irradiation are possible. <br /> Further research into non-radioactive treatment alternatives should <br /> be initiated. <br /> 9) The markets for such exotic fruits are being proclaimed by a <br /> handful of private investors as being their principal reason for the <br /> <br /> irradiation facility. However, the marketing of such fruit within <br /> Hawaii, including Hawaii's hotels, food stores and other local <br /> markets is not being actively pursued. <br /> If this fruit has a potential for being marketed overseas, it most <br /> <br /> ce~,~tainly should be of keen interest locally. It is well known that <br /> <br /> the marketing of this exotic fruit within Hawaii is largely <br /> underdeveloped. Fruit marketed in Hawaii does not need any form of <br /> <br /> fruitfly treatment. The logical first step is developing a local <br /> market, and then consider overseas markets. This development of a <br /> domestic Hawaii market can be done without an irradiation facility. <br /> 10) On behalf of al! the members and supporters of Greenpeace <br /> Hawaii, and on behalf of the thousands of people who are watching <br /> this process unfold, we ask that the Hawaii County Council deny the <br /> funding for the irradiation facility. We also ask that the County <br /> Council demonstrate that consideration for public health is sincere <br /> by rejecting the proposed irradiation facility. <br /> <br /> Thank you <br /> Michael Bailey <br /> Greenpeace Hawaii <br /> 2357 S. Beretania St., #767 Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 <br /> Tel: (808) 595-0057 <br /> Statement by Greenpeace Foundation-Hawaii Regarding Irradiation ,page 3 <br /> 2357 S. Beretania St., #767, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 Tel: 595-0057 <br /> <br />