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Consumer Brands Association Comments to HB 1316 <br />February 8, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />plastics is only able to meet six percent of current demand. It is estimated that to meet <br />future demand, the U.S. recycling rate for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers <br />must increase to at least 70 percent. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency <br />estimates the recycling rate for plastic is just eight percent. There are also design and <br />use challenges between food and non-food packaging as well as between rigid and <br />flexible materials as well. As such, as an EPR study is developed we strongly support a <br />look at the supply chain and market availability of recycled content. <br /> <br />Although we are opposed to HB 1316, the Consumer Brands Association strongly <br />supports investing time and resources to support the Working Group recommendation <br />and an inquiry into recycled content. We look forward to working with you and the state <br />of Hawaii on this important issue. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />John Hewitt <br />Senior Director, Public Affairs <br /> <br /> <br />