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Hawaii County Council
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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RE: Bill 83 - Relating to Reduction of Plastic Foodware - Strong Support
Dear Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Cinishi, and Members of the Council,
The Chamber of Sustainable Commerce (CSC) represents more than 500 small
businesses and entrepreneurs across Hawai'i committed to a triple bottom line:
Hawaii Legislative people, planet and prosperity.
Council Members
This legislation represents a long -overdue step toward aligning Hawai'i County's
policies with the values of care, responsibility, and stewardship that define a truly
JCou Edwards sustainable and regenerative economy. B reducing the use of unnecessary single -
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Hanalei use plastic foodware and serviceware, this bill protects not only our'aina and
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Bill 83 builds upon commitments already made through the Hawai'i County Zero
Niko Niko Dr.AndrewJohnson Waste Resolution (356-07), the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, and the
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Honolulu Integrated Climate Action Plan. Supporting Bill 83 is not a new direction — it is the
natural continuation of our County's established commitments and shared vision. It
Robert H. Pahia also advances our State's Aloha+ Challenge Solid Waste Reduction Goals, helping
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planet over short-term convenience.
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Honolulu Across the world, governments and businesses alike are taking bold action to
phase out harmful plastics in a global shift toward the creation of a care economy—
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By passing Bill 83, Hawai'i County will:
Reduce toxic plastic pollution and safeguard environmental and human
health.
Spur innovation and investment in reusable, compostable, and locally
sourced alternatives.
Advance local composting and food security initiatives and systems.
Chamber of Demonstrate governmental and business leadership rooted in care,
Sustainable Commerce foresight, and integrity.
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Align our local economy with global movements toward wellbeing -
centered commerce.
We invite you, and local business and community leaders, to view Bill 83 as part of
a larger transition toward a care -based economy. One where business owners,
entrepreneurs and innovators, and governance work together to cultivate thriving
ecosystems, equitable livelihoods, and resilient communities.
Mahalo for your commitment to the'aina and the people of Hawai'i Island.
Respectfully submitted in strong support.
www.ChamberOfSustainableCommerce.org