HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0482.252 2024-2026From: Anna Martell
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 9:23 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: SUPPORTING Hawaii County Council Bill 83, Draft 2
Aloha. I'm Anna Martell and I'm writing all the way from Ukraine.
1 am writing to strongly urge you to support Bill, 83, Draft 2, and its amendments. This is a huge step
forward for Hawai'i Islands.
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats to Hawai'i island's ecosystems and to our health for
generations to come.
Every year, more than 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, breaking down into microplastics
that contaminate our air, water, and even human blood, tissues, and organs. Hawaii'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 leadingthe 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.
Mahalo for taking this critical step forward. C-J
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