HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0482.037 2024-2026From: NORIKO MORISAKI
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 202S 11:44 AM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Kimball, Heather; Kagiwada, Jennifer, Onishi, Dennis; Kierkiewia, Ashley; Kq alii-o
Kleinfelder, Matt; Galimba, Michelle M.; Villegas, Rebecca; Inaba, Holeka; Husstace�o
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Subject: Testimony in Support of Bill 83 (with Amendment Request)�—
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Aloha Chair and the members of the Policy Committee on Environmental and Natural ResourCEP
Management, v 'gam
My name is Noriko Donna, and I am testifying in strong support of Bill 83.1 also urge you to amend the bill
to include a ban on single -use plastics, such as plastic water bottles.
Here are four key reasons why this amendment is critical:
Plastic pollution is a global threat: Experts call for at least a 75% reduction in plastic production and
consumption because it has been found in our blood & organs. Single -use plastics are unnecessary,
harmful, and easily replaced with safe alternatives.
Convenience does not outweigh survival: None of the single -use plastics covered in this ordinance are
essential. They represent only convenience, not necessity —and all have safer, sustainable substitutes.
Bans drive innovation: History shows that banning single -use plastics creates markets for alternatives
and attracts investments in safer, compostable, and regenerative products.
Composting and landfill relief: Expanding bans on single -use plastics works hand in hand with building
Local composting capacity. It reduces landfill waste, extends landfill life, and strengthens Hawai`i's food
security by producing soil amendments locally.
Thankyou,
Noriko Donna
Holualoa, 96725
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Ref. Date EP 1&62025