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September 19, 2008 <br /> The Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chairperson,and Council Members <br /> Page 5 <br /> I believe it is better to work to change people's hearts so they change their own behavior <br /> rather than outlawing a commodity(plastic bags)that many people find useful. If we focus on <br /> educating our residents about the benefits of reusable bags along with proper disposal (reuse <br /> and recycling)of plastic bags, we will change attitudes and behaviors. Our people will use <br /> reusable bags because they understand that both paper and plastic bags have negative <br /> environmental impacts. Our people will understand the importance of recycling their plastic <br /> bags and making sure they do not end up as litter in our oceans or on our land. And our <br /> people will transfer this knowledge to other areas of their lives and increase their recycling <br /> and reuse because they understand why it is important. That goal of individual responsibility <br /> is what we should be working to achieve. <br /> I truly feel that this way is the best for our environment, and commit that we will work even <br /> harder to educate the community and retailers about the importance of reducing,recycling and <br /> reusing, and ask the individual Council members to work with us in this effort. <br /> Aloha, <br /> Dixie Kaetsu <br /> Acting Mayor <br /> Attachments <br />