HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0482.189 2024-2026From: Koohan Paik-Mander
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:33 AM
To: Kimball, Heather; Hustace, James; Kierkiewicz, Ashley; Onishi,
Dennis; Galimba,
Michelle M.; Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt; Villegas, Rebecca;
Inaba, Holeka; Kagiwada,
Jennifer; Council Testimony
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Subject: Please support Bill 83!
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Aloha Councilmembers,
Please continue your support for Bill 83.-
Plastic that is thrown away and then degrades the environment means that, in the Jong run,
businesses havecoff loaded
the unseen costs of plastic onto the environment and the public.
To address some concerns raised by businesses about Bill 83:
Suisan recommended simply following Honolulu Ordinance 19-30, so businesses operating on more than one island don't
have to research different regulations for different islands.
But on other islands, businesses have done an end run around plastic bans, by simply using thicker plastic and calling it
"reusable' —though it often ends up being thrown away.
Bill 83 addresses this by stating that disposable foodware and serviceware cannot be used unless they are compostable,
or foodware and serviceware must be reusable. In addition, the bill gives specific definitions of all terms.
Suisan also said compostable containers cost about 40% more. But the Restaurantware website says it's only 15%, and
points out that this may be offset by increased purchases from customers who appreciate businesses that are
environmentally friendly.
Zippy's is concerned about compostable containers not holding up well. But reusables hold up well, and perhaps future
legislation could allow ti leaf or other plant materials to make containers leakproof.
Thank you for your consideration.
Koohan Paik-Mander
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