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.................... 1J . COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII ►,T f OF .................. BILL NO. 140 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO REDUCTION OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM "STYROFOAM" FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD SERVICE WARE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Purpose. Polystyrene foam commonly known as "Styrofoam" is neither degradable nor compostable. It is made from non-renewable fossil fuels and synthetic chemicals that can leach out over time into the environment, especially after contact with hot, greasy or acidic foods. When discarded, polystyrene foam often breaks into tiny pieces, is mistaken for food and ingested by land and marine animals, birds, and fish. This is detrimental not only to wildlife but to other life forms in the food chain. In view of the detrimental impact of this substance in Hawai`i County, it is the purpose of this article to reduce the use of polystyrene foam food containers and food service ware and thereby encourage the use of environmentally preferable alternatives. This will improve environmental quality on the island and reduce solid waste, in accord with goals expressed in both the County's General Plan and its 2010 Zero Waste Plan. SECTION 2. Chapter 20, Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended), is amended by adding a new article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Article_. Polystyrene Foam Food Container and Food Service Ware Reduction. Section 20-_. Definitions. As used in this article, unless otherwise specified: "Customer" means a person obtaining prepared food from a food provider. "Food container" means a container that is used, or is intended to be used, to hold prepared food. "Food container" includes, but is not limited to, a cup, bowl, plate, tray, carton, or clamshell container that is intended for single use. "Food provider" means any vendor, business, organization, entity, group, or individual operating in the County that offers food or beverages to the public for consumption on or off premises, regardless of whether there is a charge for the food.