HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0482.065 2024-2026From: Julie Marrack
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2025 9.43 AM
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Kimball, Heather; Kagiwada, Jennifer, Onishi, Dennis; Kierkiewia, Ashley; Kanealii-
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Subject: Testimony in Support of Bill 83 (with Amendment Request)
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My name is Julia Marrack, and I am testifying in strong support of Bill 83. 1 also urge you to amend the bill to4ncluka
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 HawaiTs food security by producing soil
amendments locally.
Thank you,
Julia Marrack
Kamuela 96743
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