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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0664.120 2014-2016 Pl COuNen. Murashige, Laura From: Fisher <goldenheartl@me.com> Sent: Monday, May 30, 2016 9:46 AM To: Council Testimony Subject: Council Testimony Bill 140 I, Christina Fisher,Big Island permanent resident and registered voter,support Bill 140 because I am deeply concerned by the negative health impacts that single-use EPS foam and plastic have on our marine wildlife and human health. EPS foam continues to find its way into the ocean and can end up being ingested by numerous marine animals for years to come.When we sit down to eat our local fish,chances are that we could be ingesting plastics and chemicals too. I am emboldened by our keiki to make a commitment to change this behavior and show them that we will take steps to support a cleaner future for all. I cannot fully understand why any council member would oppose this bill. Many counties in Hawaii have led the way on banning plastic bags at our many retail locations.This styrofoam issue is paramount to protection our land and natural resources,including marine life. Please pass Bill 140,it is the right thing to do. Christina Fisher czp c-, hilo,Hawaii 96720 e? C , No.. Ref. To: P Ref. DateJUN(1)106911:L21017. 1