HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0064.083 2010-2012 Good morning, I am Olivia Armandroff. As a Parker School student, I
have witnessed the advocacy for a ban on plastic bags by the majority
of our student population. After watching a film from the Oceans Film
Festival, Bag It, we realized the importance of preserving our
environment. The film truly opened our eyes. The ocean and the planet
in general are worth preserving. Living in Hawaii, we come in contact
with the ocean in nearly every way, taking it for granted. Yet our trash
is being dumped into the ocean without recognition of the
consequences. The marine life is threatened by these acts. Yet the
negative affects do not stop there but continue to other forms of life that
are connected through the larger ecosystem. It is not my intention to go
into a "the end of the world" scenario, but it is necessary to understand
that the simple act of taking a plastic grocery bag could lead to effects
of much greater ramifications than we realize at the time. By enforcing
a reduction in plastic bags, we would force the populace to open their
eyes and consider the effects of their actions. It is also important to set
an example for future generations. By setting a precedent and reducing
plastic bag consumption, Hawaii Island will not only see a positive
change but serve as an example for other regions. It is time to
demonstrate that we care about our environment. The Waimea Youth
Coalition has made it a goal to aid in the process of banning plastic
bags. Therefore, my fellow classmates and I are proponents of the
reduction in plastic bags. So here I am, a voice for Waimea Youth
Coalition, Parker School, Students, and Hawaii Island as a whole,
urging you to consider this simple act of reducing our negative impact
on the environment.
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