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Murashige, Laura
From: Eoff, Karen
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:22 AM
To: Frances Pueo
rD Cc: Council Testimony c3 cp
Subject: RE: support bill 140
Thank you for your testimony.
I will forward it to the Clerk's Office to distribute prior to Tuesday's meeting. .9 ..
Karen Eoff
Hawai'i County Council
District 8, North Kona
808-323-4280 work
808-938-3580 cell
From: Frances Pueo [mailto:owlitl@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 9:12 AM
To: Eoff, Karen
Subject: support bill 140
Please Support Bill 140
As you are already aware of that Styrofoam is CONSUMED by marine and land animals, causing major
HEALTH HAZARDS to animals such as the Hawaiian green sea turtles (which are listed as threatened under
the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973).
Secondary hazard to all sea life is that the LEACHING polystyrene sinks to the ocean bottom,where it will
act as a contaminant of not only the ocean surface but the entire sea floor.
The argument is that the ban would cause major economic damage to businesses using the toxic
products. Nonsense! (Does anyone remember that the sky would fall if we stopped using plastic
bags?) It's all about protecting our environment, our oceans, all life forms!
Small business like Island Naturals store, Lilikoi Café and many others already use compostable, plant fiber,
biodegradable products that is replacing Styrofoam products.The plates, eating utensils are well made and
stronger then the plastic and styrofoam type.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa has implemented a new policy on sustainable food products that phases
out the use of styrofoam on campus.The movement is already taking place, but we need Bill 140 to
continue this momentum for the entire island as a wake up to comply to protect our vital
biosphere. Hawai'i JFPlJvast natural resources needs your-our protection. Please support Bill 140, C664.47,
C664.48. (ALI au
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Respectfully yours
Frannie Pueo 769-1128
P.O. Box 943, Mt.View, Hi 96771
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