HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0482.229 2024-2026From:
Marianne Eaton
Sent:
Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:18 AM
To:
Council Testimony
Subject:
Support Bill 83, Draft 2
Aloha Chair and members of our County Council,
I am writing to strongly urge you to support Bill 83, Draft 2, and its amendments. This is a huge step forward for Hawaii
Island.
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to our island's ecosystems and to our health for generations to come. Every
year, more than it million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, breaking down into microplastics that contaminate our
air, water, and even human blood, tissues, and organs. Hawai'i's marine life —turtles, seabirds, and fish —are ingesting
plastics at alarming rates, and these toxins are entering our food chain.
We now have readily available, affordable, and environmentally responsible alternatives — such as bagasse (sugarcane
fiber), bamboo, paper -based compostables, PLA plant -based containers, and fully biodegradable cutlery — already being
used by many local small businesses who are leading the way. These products reduce waste, break down naturally, and
lighten the burden on our overstressed waste management system.
Supporting Bill 83 means supporting the health of our reefs, our communities, and future generations. H o
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