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<br /> Feb 20 2008 5:52PH CTFH (8081 946-6197 _ <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> COALITION FOR A <br /> TOBACCO - E REE HAWAII <br /> <br /> <br /> The Coalition is aware that several environmental/conservation organizations have also si,i: i .its <br /> <br /> testimony is support of Bill 224. According to the Ocean Conservancy, cigarette butt littel i 1 t . <br /> for one in every five items collected during cleanups, making it the most prevalent form o it t,r cn <br /> earth. Finally, cigarette butts are frequently ingested by seabirds, small mammals, and chili'. r -n, <br /> <br /> well. <br /> <br /> <br /> I would also like to reiterate a comment made by Ms. Zysman last time, on an intended lot,l., ter-1 <br /> benefit that this ordinance would have on our "kamali'f"- From social research, we know r i r <br /> children perceive what is acceptable and what they ought to do from what they understand i i it <br /> <br /> normative behavior in a community. Creating smoke-free playgrounds, parks, and beaches , i ill <br /> eventually become a norm expectation by children and others who use these faci lities. <br /> <br /> <br /> Bill 224, is an excellent measure that enhances our Smoke-Free Law. It will also create an <br /> expectation that our public outdoor recreation facilities should be smoke-free. Tl a less chi'•c i,,n ; c <br /> <br /> people smoking, the less likely they will be inclined to smoke. This bill will also improve at sni , t <br /> environments, protect our native wildlife, and reduce litter clean-up cost. <br /> <br /> <br /> Thank you for allowing me to testify before you here today. <br /> Sincerely <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> George Massengal , JD <br /> Policy Director <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1500 S. Beretania Street, Ste. 309 • Honolulu, HI %826 • (809) 946-6851 phone • (808) $46-6197 fax <br />