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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0064.112 2010-2012COUNCIL PUBLIC TESTIMONY BILL 17 / COMM. 64 RELATING TO PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION DUE TO THE BULK OF TESTIMONY, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF NAMES OF INDIVIDUALS SUBMITTING TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 17. NOTE THAT THE TEXT OF EACH TESTIMONY ARE ALL THE SAME WORDING. SHOULD YOU LIKE TO REVIEW EACH TESTIMONY IT WILL ALL BE SCANNED AT A LATER DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER AND SAVING PAPER. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Executive Assistant To Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong Hawaii County Council, County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: (808) 961 -8016 / Fax: (808) 961 -8912 Email: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us # LAST NAME FIRST NAME RESIDENCE 1. Acosta Peggy Womelsdorf, PA 2. Alvarez Linda F. Chicago, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands 3. Alvord Richard Robstown, TX 4. An Animal Activist N/A Tampa, FL 5. Armistead Susan Key Largo, FL 6. Ashworth Ellen Mold, United Kingdom 7. Aspin Colin Hilo, HI 8. Aurelio Francine New York, NY 9. Autumn Kitty Trowbridge, United Kingdom 10. Bailey Keith Evansville, IN 11. Barnes Hayley Cambria, CA 12. Bates Jennifer Chevy Chase, MD 13. Bechmann Elisabeth St. Polten, Austria 14. Beissel Sheila Sugar Land, TX 15. Bonn Tyler Mohnton, PA 16. Brinkley Tracey Chicago, IL 17. Bowman Candy Sacramento, CA 18. Brower Brittany Montgomery, IL 19. Brower Cindy Chicago, IL 20. Buslot Chantal Hasselt, AL 21. Butler Louise Pahoa, HI 22. Capelo Andreia Funchal, Portugal Page 1 of 5 Comm. wNO.e0•0 Ref. To: Ref. Date YES 1 �Ol 23. Capelo Andreia Funchal, Portugal 24. Carman Brent Kailua Kona, HI 25. Cawley Ann Saint Joseph. MO 26. Chadwick Thomas E. Gastonia, NC 27. Chase Janet Bend, OR 28. Chase Scott Jacksonville, FL 29. Cherry Corey Kona, HI 30. Chudzik Mark North Olmsted, OH 31. Clark Ryan Dublin, Ireland 32. Cleveland Kelly Denver, CO 33. Colon J Columbus, OH 34. Combs Bruce Williamsburg, VA 35. Concerned Citizen N/A New City, NY 36. Conkling Chris Renton, WA 37. Corine Cathala Pierrelatte, France 38. Correia Marta Lisboa, Portugal 39. Craig Bill Kempten, Germany 40. Crilly IIq Richard Yucaipa, CA 41. Criner Alexis Canton, MI 42. Crunkhorn Carol New Zealand, FM 43. Dabel Erik San Jose, CA 44. Davies Kristen Chicago, IL 45. Dean Jane Burbank, CA 46. Dennis Gudrun Gainesville, FL 47. DePaolis Leigh Newark, DE 48. Dettmer Carrie Waterloo, IA 49. Dirzinskas Darius London, United Kingdon 50. Donovan Patrick M. Brooklyn, NY 51. Dovheden Jeanette Malmo, Sweden 52. Edwards Dawn Chicago, IL 53. Eiberger Adrielle Columbia, MO 54. Elkan Honalee Juneau, AK 55. Erenberger Susan Solon, IA 56. Escobar Michelle Hilo, HI 57. Esteve Isabel Igualada, Spain 58. F. Maria Verona, Italy 59. Fanjoy Tulula Casa Grande, AZ 60. Ferreira Diana Pacos de Ferreira, Portugual 61. Ferreira Sandra Pelotas, RS Brazil 62. Fidjeland Eva Orrefors, Sweden 63. Finger Kimberly Hilo, HI 64. Francisco Alan San Diego, CA 65. Fuller Vicky & Family Stratford, Canada 66. Gaubatz Dennis Uvald, TX 67. Godwin Faye Hillsborough, NC Page 2 of 5 68. Goetz Jochen Heidelberg, DE 69. Golemanova Kristina Gabrovo, Bulgaria 70. Gonser Lynn Holland, MI 71. Gordon Lindsey Catonsville, MD 72. Gottschalk Linda Green Bay, WI 73. Grant Roy Milesburg, PA 74. Graziano Nicole New York, NY 75. Green Jason J. Spotsylvania, VA 76. Greene Stephen Ellerbe, NC 77. Griffin Janna Rockwall, TX 78. Groark Bryce Keauhou, HI 79. Guevara Alicia Buenos Aires, Argentina 80. Haggard Alan San Diego, CA 81. Hall Jennifer Greeneville, TN 82. Hansen Erika Oakton, VA 83. Hardt Marah Kailua Kona, HI 84. Harris Estelle Salt Lake City, UT 85. Heathcoat Elaine Winter Park, FL 86. Herndon Laura Burbank, CA 87. Heugel Andrew Brewster, NY 88. Hosey Jan Athens, OH 89. Huck Christie Phoenix, AZ 90. Hut Anneke Amersfoort, Netherlands 91. Imar Delaney Miami, FL 92. Islam Muhammad Jamica, NY 93. Jesensky Dagmar San Francisco, CA 94. Johnson Alaina Brooklyn, NY 95. Kapppelman Rosemarie Grand Prairie, TX 96. Kegler Susannah San Pedro, CA 97. Kikic Peter Oshawa, Canada 98. Klaum Colleen Allentown, PA 99. Kleinknecht Emil Jimmy Jakob N.Y., N.Y. 100. Koehl Lisa Brooklyn, CT 101. Kreger Jennifer Prescott, AZ 102. Lagarde Kayla Westport, MA 103. Laieski Caleb Phoenix, AZ 104. Leite de Moura Natasha Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 105. Lengualarga Pepucho Key Biscayne, FL 106. Leon Carlos Aurora, IL 107. Loza Mobry Joan E. Madison, WI 108. Luke Keth New Port Richey, FL 109. Lurie - Janicki Ellaine West Haven, CT 110. Lymann Orson El Paso, TX 111. Malara Stephanie Carlsbad, NM 112. Manabat Levin Portland, OR Page 3 of 5 113. Manolas Theodora Dr. Jackson Heights, NY 114. Mantupar Romeo Keaau, HI 115. Martin Rachael Beacon Falls, CT 116. Mayeux Jerry Hattiesburg, MS 117. McIntosh Tara Cape Coral, FL 118. Mears Cyndi Chicago, IL 119. Mercer Michele Casa Grande, AZ 120. Meskill Judith Clinton, NJ 121. Metzger Daniel Allentown, PA 122. Miller Andrew Reynoldsburg, OH 123. Miller Joan Volcano, HI 124. Miller John Bloomingdale, IL 125. Miryana Yrna Jakarta, Indonesia 126. Mock Donna Medford, OR 127. Mock Jim Medford, OR 128. Mock Maxi Medford, OR 129. Moridzadeh Lailah Ontario, CA 130. Mrkvicka Edward G. Las Vegas, NV 131. NAction Truth Tucson, AZ 132. Natividad P. Palma de Mca, Spain 133. Nordlund James Fargo, ND 134. O'Connor Kim N. Saanich, Canada 135. Oefinger Andrea Newton, CT 136. O'Halloran Elizabeth Kettering, United Kingdom 137. O'Loughlin Kathlene Brooklyn, NY 138. Newcomb Traci Rocky Mount, NC 139. Peneva Nadezhda Alicante, Spain 140. Pesanka Crystal Hilo, HI 141. Pierce Kim Hilo, HI 142. Prince Michael Columbia, MO 143. Przewlocki Sunita Papaikou, HI 144. Quinn Jeanne V. Orlando, FL 145. Quiroga Gerard New York, NY 146. Raby Clair Riverhead, NY 147. Rael Isabella Rio Vista, CA 148. Ramczyk Bob Bob Deer, WI 149. Ray Chris Parma, OH 150. Renda Emily Catonsville, MD 151. Revelle Shawn Kansas City, MO 152. Richards Paul Kennesaw, GA 153. Rivadeneyra Alana Pomona, CA 154. Rosario Vanessa Bronx, NY 155. Rossi Elisabetta Savona, Italy 156. Russell Emily Allston, MA 157. Sablove William Brookline, MA Page 4 of 5 158. Sanders John San Francisco, CAA 159. Sands Nancy Brooklyn, NY 160. Sant -Filh Paul New York, NY 161. Schellenger Sarah Cincinnati, OH 162. Schwartz Susanalexis Newark, DE 163. Scott Hester Dublin, Ireland 164. Scott Peter Knox, IN 165. Shupe Jennifer Rochester, MN 166. Skoczek Christianna Kittery Point, ME 167. Skoczek Marianne San Francisco, CA 168. Spacek Alesha Austin, TX 169. Spyckerelle Iris Maastricht, Netherlands 170. Steele Michael Morrice, MI 171. Stephens Beth & Scott & Family Stratford, Canada 172. Stoffel Patrick Oregon, WI 173. Sturgill Cristi Mount Vernon, KY 174. Tashu M. San Diego, CA 175. Tom Tristan Chicago, IL 176. Tonsing Rick Fair Oaks, CA 177. Tortiller Jean Luc Nevers, NY 178. T P N/A Arlington, VA 179. Trent Carlee Springfield, OH 180. Truelove Mary Martinsville, IN 181. Tsosie David Phx, AZ 182. Turner Elbert Baltimore, MD 183. Turner Ian Sacramento, CA 184. Uiterwyk Christine New York, NY 185. Van Niekerk Julie South Africa, SD 186. Vardanyan Sara Los Angeles, CA 187. Vasily Karen Eagleville, PA 188. Vickerman Jill Yzerfontein, TX 189. Walker James Janesville, WI 190. Wassink Dorret Groot Wick, United Kingdom 191. Weber Nicole Pasedena, MD 192. Weeks Kila Eau Claire, WI 193. Weems Crystal Brook Park, OH 194. White Jessica Claymont, DE 195. Whitman Adam Indianapolis, IN 196. Willis Tanya Lewes, DE 197. Wolf Robert Scott Cranston, RI 198. Woo Dar RDC, NC 199. Zander Jeff Holiday, FL 200. Zellerman Carin New York, NY Page 5 of 5 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:55 AM To: 'Peggy Acosta' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 11F From: Peggy Acosta [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Peggy Acosta 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Womelsdorf, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:47 AM To: 'Linda F.Alvarez' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Linda F. Alvarez [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Linda F. Alvarez 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chicago, United States Minor Outlying Islands Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org/ petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@achange.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:40 AM To: 'Richard Alvord' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Richard Alvord [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:47 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 F Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Richard Alvord 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Robstown, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:06 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: An Animal Activist [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:56 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. An Animal Activist Tampa, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:04 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Susan Armistead [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:51 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, r r r'{ FLU Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Susan Armistead Key LArgo, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses(achange.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:08 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Colin Aspin [mailto:mail©change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:36 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Colin Aspin Hilo, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura 4 .. From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:55 AM To: 'Kitty Autumn' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kitty Autumn [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kitty Autumn 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Trowbridge, United Kingdom Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:52 AM To: 'Keith Bailey' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Keith Bailey [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:48 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 4-LB 7 r Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Keith Bailey 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Evansville, IN Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: Hayley Barnes [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 12:32 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Hayley Barnes cambria, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:37 PM To: 'Jennifer Bates' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jennifer Bates [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, La 2 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jennifer Bates 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chevy Chase, MD Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Elisabeth Bechmann [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:12 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, .r Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Elisabeth Bechmann St. Pollen, Austria Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:40 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Sheila Beissel [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:09 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Sheila Beissel Sugar Land, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM To: 'Tyler Bonn' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tyler Bonn [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:24 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 11 FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tyler Bonn 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Mohnton, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:56 AM To: 'Tracy Brinkley' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tracy Brinkley [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:54 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB N Fit __ .i Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tracy Brinkley 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chicago, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:54 AM To: 'Brittany Brower' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Brittany Brower [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:23 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, it 1 LLJ Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Brittany Brower 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Montgomery, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:37 PM To: 'Cindy Brower' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Cindy Brower [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:10 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FE 2 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Cindy Brower 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chicago, II. Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:52 AM To: 'Chantal Buslot' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County FEB From: Chantal Buslot [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:00 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, F, 2 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Chantal Buslot 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hasselt, AL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:46 AM To: 'Andreia Capelo' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us _ �. f Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 1 FEB One thing From: Andreia Capelo [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:57 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Andreia Capelo Funchal, Portugal Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:43 AM To: 'Ann Cawley' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Ann Cawley [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:37 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ' ii FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Ann Cawley 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Saint Joseph, MO Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:00 AM To: 'Thomas E.Chadwick' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Thomas E. Chadwick [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:41 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, '11 FE 3 ? fl 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Thomas E. Chadwick 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Gastonia, NC Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:23 PM To: 'Janet Chase' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Janet Chase [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:17 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Janet Chase 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Bend, OR Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:08 AM To: 'Corey Cherry' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Corey Cherry [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:06 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB `f PF! [ -i Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Corey Cherry 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 kona, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:39 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Ryan Clarke [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:17 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Ryan Clarke Dublin, Ireland Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:03 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kelly Cleveland [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:47 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ii FEB } Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kelly Cleveland Denver, CO Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM To: 'J Colon' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: J Colon [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:31 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB 7 Pfl 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. J Colon 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Columbus, OH Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:46 AM To: 'Bruce Combs' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Bruce Combs [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:26 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 r �._.FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Bruce Combs 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Williamsburg, VA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:03 AM To: 'Concerned Citizen' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Concerned Citizen [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:43 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, pp r .� Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Concerned Citizen 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 New City, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:31 PM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County L' 1] t" E From: Chris Conkling [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:27 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Pfl ' L Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Chris Conkling Renton, WA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:53 AM To: 'cathala corine' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: cathala corine [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:34 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. cathala corine 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Pierrelatte, France Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:44 AM To: 'Marta Correia' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Iii FC From: Marta Correia [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:06 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1.9 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Marta Correia 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Lisboa, Portugal Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: 'Bill Craig' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Bill Craig [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:41 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1F P i g Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Bill Craig 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Kempten, Germany Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:58 AM To: 'alexis criner' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: alexis criner [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:10 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 11 Ft tj I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. alexis criner 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 canton, MI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:40 AM To: 'carol crunkhorn' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: carol crunkhorn [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:33 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Prl Page 1 of 2 r`1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. carol crunkhorn 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 New Zealand, FM Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: 'kristen davies' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: kristen davies [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:54 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, i; FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. kristen davies 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chicago, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Jane Dean [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:34 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, Page 1 of 1 7 r:3 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Aloha, I am currently living in Burbank, California. However, I was born in Honolulu, lived the first 4.5 years of my life on King Street and the remaining years until I was 19 and left Oahu with my husband, in Ewa Beach on Pohakapuna Rd. Though I am no longer a resident, I visit when I can afford it and still have many friends and lots of family there. My Hawai'i is as important to me here on the Mainland as it is for you there on the islands. I want my Hawai'i to always be healthy, beautiful and the floating garden of Eden that it should be! Please, let's do this for the island and its animals ... those that cannot speak for themselves. Let's get rid of plastic bags that are polluting our land and ocean and killing our animals! Mahalo nui loa! Jane Dean Burbank, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responsesgachange.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:38 PM To: 'Gudrun Dennis' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Gudrun Dennis [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:27 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Gudrun Dennis 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Gainesville, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:51 PM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Leigh DePaolis [mailto:maii @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:28 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Leigh DePaolis newark, DE Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:02 AM To: 'Carrie Dettmer' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Carrie Dettmer [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Carrie Dettmer 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Waterloo, IA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:04 AM To: 'darius dirzinskas' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: darius dirzinskas [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:23 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, it FED? Gn Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. darius dirzinskas 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 london, United Kingdom Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:46 AM To: 'Patrick M.Donovan' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Patrick M. Donovan [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:23 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, cIlFEB OF] Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Patrick M. Donovan 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Brooklyn, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:45 AM To: 'Jeanette Dovheden' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jeanette Dovheden [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jeanette Dovheden 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Malmo, Sweden Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:04 AM To: 'Dawn Edwards' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Dawn Edwards [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:22 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, £1FEB Page 1 of 2 pig 1. I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dawn Edwards 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 chicago, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:48 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii Courty 1 FE13 11 From: Honalee Elkan [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:59 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Honalee Elkan Juneau, AK Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura ....................... From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:07 AM To: 'Michelle Escobar' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Michelle Escobar [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:04 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, NIL) ! '7 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Michelle Escobar 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hilo, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org/ petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:06 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: isabel esteve [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:07 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. isabel esteve igualada, Spain Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:05 AM To: 'Maria F.' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Maria F. [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:22 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 l Ft L3 .! I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Maria F. 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Verona, Italy Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: 'Tulula Fanjoy' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tulula Fanjoy [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:52 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 'till FEB F'! 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tulula Fanjoy 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Casa Grande, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:50 AM To: 'Diana Ferreira ' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I also support the plastic bag reduction, Bill 17. Mahalo for writing. Brenda Ford Council Member From: Diana Ferreira [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Diana Ferreira Palos de Ferreira, Portugal Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org/petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:44 AM To: 'Sandra Ferreira' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Sandra Ferreira [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB r Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Sandra Ferreira 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Pelotas, RS, Brazil Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:45 AM To: 'Eva Fidjeland' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County One thing From: Eva Fidjeland [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:56 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, aI FEB 2 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Eva Fidjeland Orrefors, Sweden Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Sent: To: Cc: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM 'Kimberly Finger' counciltestimony @co. hawaii. hi. us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kimberly Finger [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, €1 FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing leadership may generate across the globe. Kimberly Finger 2/7/2011 at the local level. Please support big difference. the ripple effect that your Page 2 of 2 Hilo, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:48 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Alan Francisco [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:18 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, f 2 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Alan Francisco San Diego, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:47 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Dennis Gaubatz [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:08 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dennis Gaubatz Uvalde, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:02 AM To: 'Faye Godwin' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I also support the plastic bag reduction, Bill 17. Mahalo for writing. Brenda Ford Council Member From: Faye Godwin [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:01 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1i FEB 'fri Page 1 of 2 r ;� I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Faye Godwin 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hillsborough, NC Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:44 AM To: 'Jochen Goetz' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jochen Goetz [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:14 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB i'!'� (oil I Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jochen Goetz )/'7/7!111 Page 2 of 2 Heidelberg, DE Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:41 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kristina Golemanova [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:31 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, F1 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kristina Golemanova Gabrovo, Bulgaria Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Sent: To: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii. hi. us] Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:09 AM counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Lynn Gonser [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:47 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, t Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Lynn Gonser Holland, MI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. or/Petitions/te1hhawaiicoty to ban singl 1b To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:30 PM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Lindsey Gordon [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:25 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ,J1 i EB 1 'fl Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Lindsey Gordon Catonsville, MD Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:08 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Linda Gottschalk [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:50 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 11 FEB p rr p Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Linda Gottschalk Green Bay, WI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:24 PM To: 'Roy Grant' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Roy Grant [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:32 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, _it FEB P fl Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Roy Grant 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Milesburg, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:49 AM To: 'Nicole Graziano' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Nicole Graziano [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:45 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB P 3 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Nicole Graziano 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 NewYork, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura Page 1 of 2 From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:48 AM To: 'Jason J Green' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jason J Green [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:01 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jason J Green 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Spotsylvania, VA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:05 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii Coup,y 1-L13 From: Alicia Guevara [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 5:17 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Page 1 of 1 Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Alicia Guevara Buenos Aires, Argentina Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell- hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:53 AM To: 'Alan Haggard' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us F� Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 'A.- k From: Alan Haggard [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:43 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Alan Haggard 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 San Diego, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:07 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jennifer Hall [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:06 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, it FEB 2 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jennifer Hall Greeneville, TN Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:09 AM To: 'Marah Hardt' Cc: counciltestimony©co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Marah Hardt [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2011 11:14 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Pfl r,: Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by stepping up to the plate to ban the use of plastic bags in all stores throughout the county. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. You can help make a difference by putting care of the 'aina and kai ahead of convenience. Please support Bill 17 on February 16th. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Marah Hardt Kailua Kona, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:03 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Page 1 of 1 L� From: Elaine Heathcoat [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:51 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Elaine Heathcoat Wlnter Park, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:37 PM To: 'Andrew Heugel' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County riu From: Andrew Heugel [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:28 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Andrew Heugel 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Brewster, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:23 AM To: 'Anneke Hut' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Anneke Hut [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:10 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, X111 FED 1 r Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Anneke Hut 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Amersfoort, Netherlands Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:41 AM To: 'Delaney Imar' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Delaney Imar [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, it :ill FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Delaney Imar 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Miami, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:10 AM To: 'Muhammad Islam' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Muhammad Islam [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 .'ii FEB 7 Pig I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Muhammad Islam 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Jamaica, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org/ petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:46 AM To: 'Dagmar Jesensky' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Dagmar Jesensky [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:35 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, i` l! FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dagmar Jesensky 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 San Francisco, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:40 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County £'!:11 FEB From: Alaina Johnson [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:10 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Alaina Johnson Brooklyn, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:05 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: rosemarie kapppelman [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:22 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. rosemarie kapppelman grand prairie, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:58 AM To: 'Susannah Kegler' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii Cr inty F%) From: Susannah Kegler [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:02 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Susannah Kegler 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 San Pedro, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:47 AM To: 'peter kikic' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Page 1 of 2 From: peter kikic [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:11 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, r, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. peter kikic 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 oshawa, Canada Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:47 AM To: 'Colleen Klaum' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us it FEB Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Colleen Klaum [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Colleen Klaum 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Allentown, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:41 AM To: 'Emil Jimmy Jakob Kleinknecht' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Emil Jimmy Jakob Kleinknecht [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:37 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, p i Lu P P ri- Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Emil Jimmy Jakob Kleinknecht 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 NY, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:04 AM To: 'Lisa Koehl' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Lisa Koehl [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:22 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Gf9 Page 1 of 2 r I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Lisa Koehl 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Brooklyn, CT Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:45 AM To: 'Jennifer Kreger' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jennifer Kreger [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:01 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jennifer Kreger 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 prescott, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Kayla Lagarde [mail @Change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:33 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, FL_3 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kayla Lagarde Westport, MA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions / tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses(achange.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:08 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Caleb Laieski [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:36 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Caleb Laieski Phoenix, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:07 AM To: 'Natasha Leite de Moura' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Natasha Leite de Moura [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:14 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Natasha Leite de Moura 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM f is 1 FEB . ' I "1 To: 'Pepucho Lengualarga' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Pepucho Lengualarga [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:26 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Pepucho Lengualarga 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Key Biscayne, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:00 AM To: 'carlos leon' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 1 FEB P19 5i3 From: carlos leon [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:32 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. carlos leon 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Aurora, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:06 AM To: 'Joan E Loza Mobry' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Joan E Loza Mobry [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:15 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, f' { 'll F EB 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Joan E Loza Mobry 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Madison, WI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:23 PM To: 'Keth Luke' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Keth Luke [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:09 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FLB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Keth Luke 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 New Port Richey, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:04 AM To: 'Ellaine Lurie - Janicki' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Ellaine Lurie - Janicki [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:23 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 1 FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Ellaine Lurie - Janicki 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 West Haven, CT Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:05 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Orson Lymann [mailto:mail©change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB 8 r i7 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Orson Lymann El Paso, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:58 AM To: 'Stephanie Malara' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Stephanie Malara [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Stephanie Malara 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Carlsbad, NM Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Levin Manabat [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, t;_11 F 3 ] Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Levin Manabat Portland, OR Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Dr Theodora manolas [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:05 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii Cour'ty, Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed i11 L3 Aloha, 11!9 7 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dr Theodora manolas jackson heights, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:08 AM To: 'Romeo Mantupar' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Romeo Mantupar [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:02 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, t" i1 FEB r- Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Romeo Mantupar 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 keaau, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:23 PM To: 'Rachael Martin' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Rachael Martin [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:00 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, :'11 FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing leadership may generate across the globe. Rachael Martin 2/7/2011 at the local level. Please support big difference. the ripple effect that your Page 2 of 2 Beacon Falls, CT Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:55 AM To: 'Jerry Mayeux' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jerry Mayeux [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:03 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 �f it FEB P fl 1 r I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jerry Mayeux 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hattiesburg, MS Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:10 AM To: 'Tara McIntosh' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tara McIntosh [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, i1 FL t3 . Pft } Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tara McIntosh 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Cape Coral, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:40 AM To: 'Cyndi Mears' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Cyndi Mears [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:03 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 i t FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Cyndi Mears 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Chicago, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:44 AM To: 'Michele Mercer' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Michele Mercer [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FLu Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Michele Mercer 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Casa Grande, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: 'Judith meskill' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Judith meskill [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:43 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 11 FEB Pal 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. judith meskill 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Clinton, NJ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:23 PM To: 'Dan Metzger (iel)' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Dan(iel) Metzger [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:01 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, i 11 FEB . P1 2 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dan(iel) Metzger 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Allentown, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:48 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Andrew Miller [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:19 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Andrew Miller Reynoldsburg, OH Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:07 AM To: 'Joan Miller' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Joan Miller [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:03 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 FEB 7 PO 1 7 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Joan Miller 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Volcano, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:56 AM To: 'John Miller' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: John Miller [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:44 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, t1 FEB P(] z Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. John Miller 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Bloomingdale, IL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:06 AM To: 'Yrna Miryana' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Yrna Miryana [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:21 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 , I FEB .!. PM I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Yrna Miryana 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 jakarta, Indonesia Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:07 AM To: 'DONNA MOCK' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County ,t FEB From: DONNA MOCK [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:14 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. DONNA MOCK 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 MEDFORD, OR Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:02 AM To: 'Jim Mock' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I also support the plastic bag reduction, Bill 17. Mahalo for writing. Brenda Ford Council Member From: Jim Mock [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:53 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FE3 '' PH Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jim Mock 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Medford, OR Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:00 AM To: 'Maxi Mock' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County £HFE3 From: Maxi Mock [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:36 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Maxi Mock 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Medford, OR Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:58 AM To: 'Lailah Moridzadeh' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Lailah Moridzadeh [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:33 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, E f'i1 FEB ., PP1 I Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Lailah Moridzadeh 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Ontario, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM To: 'Truth NAction' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Truth NAction [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:50 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Truth NAction 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Tucson, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:38 PM To: 'Natividad P.' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Natividad P. [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:28 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Ct Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Natividad P. 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Palma de Mca, Spain Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:40 AM To: 'james m nordlund' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: james m nordlund [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:07 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, l FEB Page 1 of 1 t- 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. james m nordlund Fargo, ND Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:45 AM To: 'Kim O'Connor' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kim O'Connor [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:45 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 2 p1,I I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kim O'Connor 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 N. Saanich, Canada Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:06 AM To: 'Andrea Oefinger' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Andrea Oefinger [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:14 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Andrea Oefinger 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Newtown, CT Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:07 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County :i FEB From: Elizabeth O'Halloran [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 1:36 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Elizabeth O'Halloran Kettering, United Kingdom Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:54 AM To: 'Nadezhda Peneva' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Nadezhda Peneva [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:33 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 II FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Nadezhda Peneva 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Alicante, Spain Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:51 AM To: 'Traci Newcomb ' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Traci Newcomb [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:07 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 ILL) P!1 ? 7 `s Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Traci Newcomb Rocky Mount, NC Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:03 AM To: 'Crystal Pesanka' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Crystal Pesanka [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:31 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FE i3 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Crystal Pesanka 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hilo, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:08 AM To: 'Kim Pierce' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Kim Pierce [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:54 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB 1 Page 1 of 2 t'`7 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Kim Pierce 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Hilo; HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:04 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Michael Prince [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 6:41 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB f Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Michael Prince Columbia, MO Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM To: ' Sunita Przewlocki' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Sunita Przewlocki [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:09 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, �► FEB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Sunita Przewlocki 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 papaikou, HI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:45 AM To: 'Gerard Quiroga' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County it FEL From: Gerard Quiroga [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:55 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Gerard Quiroga 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 New York, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Isabella Rael [mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:31 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Isabella Rael Rio Vista, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:07 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Bob Ramczyk [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:26 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Bob Ramczyk Brown Deer, WI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:51 PM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Emily Renda [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:19 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ii FEB Page I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Emily Renda Catonsville, MD Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: 'Paul Richards' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Paul Richards [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:36 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Ff} Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Paul Richards 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Kennesaw, GA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: 'Vanessa Rosario' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Vanessa Rosario [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:01 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Pill Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Vanessa Rosario 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Bronx, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:47 AM To: 'elisabetta rossi' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: elisabetta rossi [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:04 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, F B Page 1 of 2 r , I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. elisabetta rossi 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 savona, Italy Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:40 AM To: 'Emily Russell' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Page 1 of 2 L11 FEB From: Emily Russell [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:44 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, a(] i I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Emily Russell 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Allston, MA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: 'nancy sands' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County FEB `Li) f r! i From: nancy sands [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:54 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, [9 Page 1 of 2 i I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. nancy sands 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 brooklyn, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:58 PM To: 'Paul Sant -Filh' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Paul Sant -Filh [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:45 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Paul Sant -Filh 2/8/2011 Page 2 of 2 New York, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:37 PM To: 'Peter Scott' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 11 FEB T? ?. From: Peter Scott [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:29 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Peter Scott 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Knox, IN Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM To: 'Christianna Skoczek' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Christianna Skoczek [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:46 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, F E B l Pig i Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Christianna Skoczek 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Kittery Point, ME Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses@achange.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:59 PM To: 'Alesha Spacek' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Alesha Spacek [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:53 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ELF ys Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Alesha Spacek 2/8/2011 Page 2 of 2 Austin, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:10 AM To: 'Michael Steele' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Michael Steele [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Michael Steele 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Morrice, MI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:56 AM To: 'Beth Stephens, Scott Stephens and Vicky Fuller, Our Family' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County 1 FE From: Beth Stephens, Scott Stephens and Vicky Fuller, Our Family [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:03 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Beth Stephens, Scott Stephens and Vicky Fuller, Our Family 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Stratford, Canada Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:01 AM To: 'Patrick Stoffel' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Patrick Stoffel [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Patrick Stoffel 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 ORegon, WI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:59 AM To: 'Cristi Sturgill' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us 11 FEES Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Cristi Sturgill [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:55 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Cristi Sturgill 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Mount Vernon, KY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:40 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tashu M [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:16 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB PH 11 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tashu M San Diego, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:03 AM To: 'Rick Tonsing' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Rick Tonsing [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:24 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1FB Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Rick Tonsing 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Fair Oaks, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:49 AM To: 'tortiller jean luc' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: tortiller jean luc [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:45 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, k FEB • r'a't ? Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. tortiller jean luc 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 nevers, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:41 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: T P [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:25 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. TP Arlington, VA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: carlee trent [mail ©change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:02 AM To: Yagong, Dominic Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County r Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed 1 ED PI Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. carlee trent springfield, OH Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/10/2011 Murashige, Laura 1i__F . From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM To: 'Mary Truelove' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Mary Truelove [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:56 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Mary Truelove 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Martinsville, IN Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:08 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: David Tsosie [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 11:57 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. David Tsosie Phx, AZ Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:54 AM To: 'Ian Turner' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Ian Turner [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:23 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, ' 11 FLO ' r Pt Page 1 of 2 r.y I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Ian Turner 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Sacramento, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:47 AM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: christine uiterwyk [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:13 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEU 11 Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. christine uiterwyk new york, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:11 AM To: 'Julie van Niekerk' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Julie van Niekerk [maiito:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 -E FEB 7 on 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Julie van Niekerk 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 South Africa, SD Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:10 AM To: 'Sara Vardanyan' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Sara Vardanyan [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:00 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, FEB pri 1 rrt Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Sara Vardanyan 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Los Angeles, CA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:51 PM To: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Karen Vasily [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:29 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Karen Vasily Eagleville, PA Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:06 AM To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: FW: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Jill Vickerman [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:27 AM To: bford©co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 1 1 FEB I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Jill Vickerman Yzerfontein, TX Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/8/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:41 AM To: 'dorret groot wassink' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: dorret groot wassink [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 7:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, � FEB ? P Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. dorret groot wassink 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 wick, United Kingdom Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:06 AM To: 'James Walker' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: James Walker [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:21 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 1 FEB P 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. James Walker 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 janesville, WI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www.change.org /petitions/ tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:02 AM To: 'Nicole Weber' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Nicole Weber [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 3:12 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Nicole Weber 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Pasadena, MD Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:53 AM To: 'Adam Whitman' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Adam Whitman [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:34 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, 'I Ff j r" 9 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Adam Whitman 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Indianapolis, IN Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:37 PM To: 'Tanya Willis' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Tanya Willis [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:30 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, illF Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Tanya Willis 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Lewes, DE Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Page 1 of 2 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:03 AM To: 'Robert Scott Wolfe' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County i1 FEB From: Robert Scott Wolfe [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 2:25 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Robert Scott Wolfe 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 Cranston, RI Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change. org / petitions / tell - hawaii- county -to -ban- single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:57 AM To: 'Dar Woo' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: Dar Woo [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 4:42 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, F 1 8 L t,l Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Dar Woo 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 RDS, NC Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell- hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 9:47 AM To: 'jeff zander' Cc: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County From: jeff zander [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 6:05 AM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, !j tip 1 Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. jeff zander 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 holiday, FL Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011 Murashige, Laura From: Brenda Ford [bford @co.hawaii.hi.us] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:22 PM To: ' Carin Zellerman' Cc: counciltestimony @ co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: RE: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County ii FEB 7 P►! 2 From: Carin Zellerman [mailto:mail @change.org] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 1:21 PM To: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: We Support a Ban on Plastic Bags for Hawaii County Aloha, Page 1 of 2 I am writing to encourage you to join Maui county, Kauai county, and dozens of other cities across the country in supporting Bill 17 to ban single -use plastic bags on Hawaii Island. While I appreciate your council's efforts in the past, the time has passed for caving to corporate interests or false arguments about personal liberty. Single -use plastic bags are one of the major sources of plastic pollution on the planet, contributing to the declines in marine life and seabirds across the Pacific. They also contribute to climate change. Every year Americans use and discard over 100 billion plastic bags, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil. It is a waste of energy and source of pollution that has no rationale for existence outside of convenience. And, for those concerned about their personal freedoms, Bill 17 places no restrictions on anyone who chooses to buy their own plastic bags for their personal shopping use. Hawaii Island is known for its unique environments and natural beauty, and for its communities' commitment to more sustainable practices. I ask that you continue this tradition by remembering the past while considering the future: before the 1980s, businesses and customers did just fine using paper or their own bags; and today, over 25% of the world has steeped forward to ban plastic bags. Global issues like climate change and plastic pollution demand action at the local level. Please support the plastic bag ban on February 16th and do your small part to make a big difference. Thank you for your attention to this issue and I look forward to seeing the ripple effect that your leadership may generate across the globe. Carin Zellerman 2/7/2011 Page 2 of 2 New york, NY Note: this email was sent as part of a petition started on Change.org, viewable at www. change .org /petitions /tell - hawaii- county -to- ban - single- use - plastic -bags. To respond, email responses @change.org and include a link to this petition. 2/7/2011