HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0944.042 2014-2016 County Dept. of Environmental Mgmt.
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DANIEL K. PALEKA,JR., CHAIR Hawaii Food Industry Association
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District 9—Kohala Surfrider Foundation
Sustainable Island Products
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HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL
Hawai`i Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders (HIPSIS) Task Force
25 Aupuni Street,Suite 1402 1 Hilo,Hawaii 967201 Phone:(808)961-8263 1 Fax:(808)961-8912'Email:hipsis808@gmail.com
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 28, 2016 _
TO: Dru Kanuha, Council Chair
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FROM: Daniel K. Paleka, Jr., Council Member 412,/e7
HIPSIS Task Force Third Session Meeting Chair
SUBJECT: Final Report of the HIPSIS Task Force for Council Term 2014-2016
Attached is the final report from the Hawai`i Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders (HIPSIS)
Rask Force for Council Term 2014-2016.
Pursuant to Resolution 565-16, Draft 3, I respectfully request that this report be placed on its appropriate
committee agenda scheduled to convene on November 15, 2016.
Mahalo for your time and consideration for this matter!
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Pupukahi i holomua! I In unity we move forward!
HIPSIS Task Force: Final Report
November 1, 2016
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hawai`i Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force, which
hereinafter shall be referred to as HIPSIS Task Force, recommends prioritizing what can be done
within the timeframe established for the HIPSIS Task Force. Thus, stakeholders agreed that more
time is necessary to focus on prioritizing 1-2 tasks for each matter indicated in Appendix B:
Kuleana Matrix. At its Third Session meeting, there was a consensus of five resolutions to be
introduced as recommended by the HIPSIS Task Force.
II. DISCUSSION
The purpose of the HIPSIS Task Force was established via Resolution 565-16, Draft 3, adopted
unanimously by the Hawai`i County Council on August 17, 2016, during a Council meeting held
in the Kona Council Chambers at the West Hawai`i Civic Center(WHCC).
The HIPSIS Task Force held their third session on October 6, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until
2:30 p.m. in the Hilo Council Chambers located on 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo; via videoconference
in the Kona Conference Room at the WHCC located on 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Kailua-Kona; and via phone conference. At this session, the following stakeholders' attendance
are indicated below:
ENTITY PERSON(s) POSITION(s) ATTENDANCE
Hawai`i County Council Daniel K.Paleka,Jr. D5 Council Member; HILO
HIPSIS Task Force Chair
Hawaii County Council Margaret Wille D9 Council Member; HILO
HIPSIS Task Force Co-Chair
COH Dept.of Environmental Mgmt. BJ Leithead-Todd Director absent
(DEM) Linda Peters Solid Waste Division—RecyclingCoordinator HILO
COH Dept.of Research&Develop. John DeFries Director KONA
(DRD) Ellen Cunningham Economic Development Specialia II KONA
Hawaii Food Industry Association Lauren Zirbel Executive Director HILO
(HFIA) Tom Knox Consultant HILO
Hawaii Paper Products Brian Kelson Manager absent
Hawaii Restaurant Association(HRA) Jason Higa HRA Representative; PHONE
FCH Enterprises,Inc-Zippy's Restaurants CEO
Hawai`i Wildlife Fund Megan Lamson Vice President HILO
KYD,Inc. Dexter Yamada President HILO
dba K.Yamada Distributors Joy Gold Joy Gold Unlimited HILO
Recycle Hawaii Paul Buklarewicz Executive Director HILO
Victoria Haili Representative HILO
State Dept.of Business Economic Wayne Thom Manager of Community Based Economic absent
Develop.&Tourism Development Program
State Dept.of Health Wendy Okazaki Solid Waste-Recycle Coordinator HILO
Suisan Co.Ltd Steve Ueda Vice President of Sales HILO
Surfrider Foundation Jonathan Wong Hilo Chapter Representative HILO
Sustainable Island Products John Elkjer Owner HILO
Elizabeth Elkjer Marketing Director HILO
Triple F Distributing Kona N/A deferred to DRD N/A deferred to DRD absent
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November 1, 2016
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With minor technical difficulties using the phone conference during the third session of the HIPSIS Task
Force, stakeholders held an approximate four-hour long discussion. The third session agenda is as
follows:
10:00-10:30 AM Welcome and Introductions
10:30—10:50 AM Review and approve minutes from 2nd session,kuleana matrix
10:50—11:00 AM Break(10 minutes)
11:00—12:00 PM Member's presentations:focusing on the solutions to this HIPSIS
1) HWF&Sustainable Island Products:Powerpoint focusing on education,source reduction&solution
2) Margaret Wille sponsored bill requiring use of reusable or compostable food packaging and food
service ware by the County of Hawaii and its county food vendors and county facility users,
other than in the case of specified exceptions(restricting use of non-recyclable or non-compostable
food packaging and food service ware),by July 1 2018,inclusive of educational components.
12:00—2:30 PM (lunch will be provided)Open discussion about member's presentations
A. Review suggestions listed in the Midrange report(2nd meeting report-that will be reported and
discuss which one members would support and work on after the Task Force concluded.
B. Discuss how funding can be obtained to manufacture compostable products here in Hawaii,and other
funding needs to pursue task force suggestions.
C. Prolong the Task Force?Discuss language for resolution
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Prior to lunch recess, HIPSIS Task Force held a round table discussion revisiting the purpose and intent of
the HIPSIS Task Force, sharing with one another where each entity is currently at and where they would
like to see action implemented.
Moving on, Co-Chair Wille shared a bill prohibiting the use of polystyrene containers and food service
ware at County facilities, which will appear before the Council, requesting recommendation by the
HIPSIS Task Force. After a brief discussion, it was decided, with respect to Sunshine Law,to allow the
process provided when said matter appears before the Committee on Environmental Management and
referred to the Council with either a positive or negative recommendation at First Reading.
HIPSIS Task Force members further discussed the extension of said Task Force. Chair Paleka called for a
vote by a raise of hands as staff recorded votes on a flipchart easel in front of Task Force members present
in the Hilo Council Chambers. Please refer to VOTE#1 in the Third Session Minutes provided in the
Appendices of this report.
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Chair Paleka continued to follow the agenda and redirected the discussion to focus on the four major
focus points decided by the members at its Second Session meeting: 1) Source Reduction, 2) Education,
3) Litter Management, and 4) Study by DRD/DEM. Before getting into the heavy discussion, members
decided to break for lunch and hash out solutions and priorities upon reconvening at 11:55 a.m.
After lunch, stakeholders heard a presentation by Megan Lamson of Hawaii Wildlife Fund,
Elizabeth Elkjer of Sustainable Island Products, and Victoria Haili of Recycle Hawaii shared a
PowerPoint presentation on Source Reduction, Education and Litter Control. The PowerPoint
presentation is provided in the Appendices of this report, as well as a brochure created to provide
awareness of recycling and waste management.
Following the presentation, members discussed title language for resolutions to address the 4 focus points.
Members voted on four resolution titles. Please see page 12 of the Third Session Minutes under
`Final Verdict'. Shared factual material, the Kuleana Matrix and Matrix A, and said Resolutions may be
referenced in the Appendices of this report.
IV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Hawai`i County Council Members Daniel K. Paleka, Jr., and Margaret Wille and respective staff
John DeFries, County Dept. of Research& Development Director
Linda Peters, County. Dept. of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division Recycling Coordinator
Lauren Zirbel, Hawaii Food Industry Association Executive Director [Tom Knox, Consultant]
Jason Higa, FCH Enterprises, Inc. —Zippy's Restaurants CEO, Hawaii Restaurant Association
Megan Lamson, Hawai`i Wildlife Fund Vice President
Dexter Yamada, KYD, Inc. dba K. Yamada Distributors President [Joy Gold, Joy Gold Unitd.]
Paul Buklarewicz, Recycle Hawaii Executive Director [Victoria Haili, RH Representative]
Wayne Thom, State Dept. of Business Economic Develop. & Tourism
Wendy Okazaki, State Dept. of Health Solid Waste Division Recycling Coordinator
Steve Ueda, Suisan Co. Ltd Vice President of Sales
John Elkjer, Sustainable Island Products (SIP) Owner [Elizabeth Elkjer, SIP Marketing Director]
APP NDICI S
A. THIRD SESSION MINUTES
B. KULEANA MATRIX, As Shown In Google
1) Kuleana Matrix A, Portrait
2) Kuleana Matrix Additional Information
C. HWF/SIP/RH PowerPoint Presentation
D. SHARED MATERIAL BY HIPSIS Task Force Members
E. RESOLUTIONS recommended by HIPSIS Task Force members
APPENDIX
DANIEL K. PALEKA, JR., CHAIR
Council Member
District 5 Puna Mauka
MARGARET WILLS, CO-CHAIR
Council Member
District 9 Kohala
County Dept. of Environmental Mgmt.
County Dept. of Research & Develop.
Hawaii Food Industry Association
Hawaii Paper Products
Hawaii Restaurant Association
Hawaii Wildlife Fund
KYD, Inc. dba K. Yamada Distributors
Recycle Hawaii
State Dept. of Business Economic Develop. & Tourism
State Dept. of Health
Suisan Co. Ltd
Surfrider Foundation
Sustainable Island Products
Triple F Distributing Kona
HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders (HIPSIS) Task Force
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 I Hilo, Hawaii 96720 I Phone: (808) 961-8263 I Fax: (808) 961-8912 I Email: hipsis808ggmail.com
3RD SESSION MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: 10:08 A.M. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Hilo Council Chambers
ROLL CALL: (in alpha order by acronym, not as introduced)
(CHAIR -DP)
Daniel K. Paleka, Jr.
District 5, Council Member
(CM -MW)
Margaret Wille
District 9, Council Member
(DEM)
Linda Peters
DEM SWD Recycling Coordinator
(DOH)
Wendy Okazaki
DOH SWD Recycling Coordinator
(DRD-EC)
Ellen Cunningham
DRD Economic Specialist
(DRD-JD)
John Defries
DRD Director
(HFIA-LZ)
Lauren Zirbel
HFIA Executive Director
(HFIA-TK)
Tom Knox
HFIA Consultant
(HRA)
Jason Higa
HRA Rep.; Zippy's CEO
(HWF)
Megan Lamson
HWF VP; marine biologist
(KYD -JG)
Joy Gold
KYD, Inc. Consultant
(KYD-DY)
Dexter Yamada
KYD, Inc. President
(RH-PB)
Paul Buklarewicz
Recycle Hawaii Executive Director
(RH-VH)
Victoria Haili
Recycle Hawaii Representative
(SFHC)
Jon Wong
Surfrider Foundation: Hilo Chapter Rep.
(SIP -EE)
Elizabeth Elkjer
SIP Marketing Director
(SIP -JE)
John Elkjer
SIP Owner
(SUISAN)
Steve Ueda
Suisan VP in Sales and Marketing
DISCUSSION:
CHAIR -DP: Let's focus on common ground issues to get through agenda faster rather than those that
we may have a harder time to agree on.
CM -MW: We are all here trying to work together and contribute at the same time as opposed to
saying that we are here to find what we can all agree to and get down to the lowest
common denominator and a continuum on it and work on how we can work on
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CM -MW: compromise and work together and something we can all agree to and cut out half the
(cont`d) people. With that discussion and looking at different tracks and skills and support it
moving forward and what we all can do to promote better environment and minimize cost
and convenience. It might be (beneficial) looking at, for a couple minutes, as to what is
our mission? It's largely, marine health and don't want litter, but how do we make this
environment in term aid packaging in the most ecofriendly alternatives without unduly
costly and for me we all care environment cost and convenience but should not trump harm
to environment. Very much working tog there and first focused on Styrofoam issues and
this should be a first step and no longer doing but coming out with something that we
could ban Styrofoam with the exception of liquid over 165 degrees which seems to be
..maybe improvements whether an increase of expense after listening last meeting, I
dropped that and moved towards drafting that the county vendors and county facility uses
to act as an example rather an immediate imposition to the common public and give them
timing in terms when things have to get in but given the timing I did submit and now is a
public record basically restrict county vendors and users of the facilities and the July 1,
2018, be an example. Working on project with Kohala Elementary teacher and Richard Ha
with litter and resource production is in. CRF came to testify and why they think is
important also giving money to the fisheries. Project approach that will go towards to
marine health.
CHAIR -DP: I understand CM -MW but with bill itself, we can hammer in front of council. Possibility
with task force recommending it.
RH-PB: I agree with Co -Chair Wille's proposal to revise her proposed Bill so that the County of
Hawaii should take the lead in adopting a ban of single -use EPS non-compostable dinner
ware at County facilities and functions, in essence, leading by example in emphasizing the
importance of reducing the use of products derived from fossil fuels. The Kona Kohala
Chamber of Commerce is unique among all statewide Chambers of Commerce in that for
over ten years it has been running a Sustainability Committee for West Hawaii businesses
(originally called the Kuleana Green Business Committee) putting emphasis on `aina in
sustAINAbility. Initiatives include adopting the Hawaii State Aloha Plus Challenge (six
targets to be reached by 2030 in sustainability, renewable energy and preservation of
natural resources), Earth & Ocean Festivals, environmentally conscious investing,
etc. There are a number of environmental groups working locally to adopt these types of
initiatives which are no less important than extending the survival rate on the planet. The
International Geological Congress is proposing a new geologic epoch -- the Anthropocene
epoch to have started circa 1950 with, among other human -caused factors affecting the
global environment, the proliferation of petro -chem --
see httns://www.thesivardian.com/environment/2016/auv/29/declare-anthroDocene-enoch-
experts-urge-_geological-congress-human-impact-earth. One concept that has made
significant inroads with businesses and governments in Canada, Europe and mainland
states is EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility - which includes focus on the entire life
cycle of any product, including packaging and the reduction/recycling/reuse thereof.
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HFIA-TK: The goal of this task force is to reduce marine debris, but this goal is only possible through
efforts that create quantifiable reductions in trash of all types that could enter the ocean.
Assuming that a compost facility designed mainly for green waste, with technology that
has been used in very different environment than Hilo, can handle rotting food waste could
prove to be a very expensive mistake. Bottom line for reducing marine debris is reducing
all types of trash in the environment. Banning PS foam for only those least able to have
their voices heard, namely local families who use county parks and the seniors who depend
on the County meals program, is not fair. There should be a full review of public impacts
of the county ban. Post -consumer food waste including compostable food containers
should not be added to the planned compost facility until the facility proves to be
composting green waste effectively and selling all the end product quickly. The County
should consider not adding post -consumer food waste into the compost facility until
proven that it is actually working. Decisions on foodservice containers should be based on
feasibility and science while keeping in mind that failure is a real possibility.
HRA: Thank you to allow myself to join by phone and try to participate as much as possible and I
would like to add to the committee by saying to urge to be careful on decisions a little
concerned of the lack of the research and information as a task force maybe have not been
able to conduct. Assumptions composting facility viability is an example as far as what
may exist in the fire work my experiences serving on the TF as well as dialogue in
Honolulu county I think it's important and the facts is critical to the decision to make any
major commitments and legislation because of certain uncertainties and business models
that may work in other countries. Our remote location is a big factored regardless of any
county.
SIP -JE: There are a number of things we can and cannot. We all have opportunities to do a number
of things. Would really like to address some things ... and help us understand a little better
and hopefully move on and come a constructive end and let's knock this out and be
constructive if that's okay with everyone else here (HIPSIS Task Force members present
nodded heads in agreement)
HFIA-TK: EPR ... MARINE DEBRIS ISSUES agree these products not designed to degrade
Confusion between paper and plastic products and what the end of it will look like for all
of these show and tell products and explain plant based vs petroleum based. Of course it's
not the goal the fact is they will have a different response.
HFIA-LZ: I would echo the statements that this should be our last meeting. It is not viable for
business owners to dedicate their entire day to this task force. We have already dedicated
three full days. We should focus on issues of consensus. We should attempt to not fight
over issues we know that we disagree about. Joy will review the statements that we
presented to the council regarding our concerns with taxes, bans and fees. All business
representatives that signed the letter agree that we oppose EPR and bans. Many of these
individuals are unable to attend and vote today which make this task force unrepresentative
of its members. We would like to know that our edits to the minutes were accepted, as that
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is not shown in the document that was made available for us. As such, I am wondering if
we can vote about how to approve minutes.
CHAIR -DP: We didn't have to approve.
CM -MW: Everyone had changes in terms of Joy's response, which will be part of the third report.
Those other changes that came in were incorporated in said bill and revised accordingly.
HWF: I am not ok with settling with lowest common denominator. Let's shoot for the stars and
speak honestly; nothing new just moving more mindful. Oppose comment by HFIA-TK
regarding factual information. Marine debris is 35% of what is recycled in the US. Let's
focus more on source reduction prevention and education.
KYD-DY: Like HFIA-TK and HRA pointed out, its being cautious of what we go through I have
experience in production end and know more than most present. I want to shoot for sky but
I have had a lot of experiences where it doesn't happen the way you think, especially
regarding the info on composting as well as production. I'd like to partake in viability
production study and think to that extent of both sides there is always an issue of how
much water you have and electricity is part of it as well. Need to look at as a whole to
make as a viable study and to partake in this kind of area.
RH-VH: Environmental evaluations study and who is paying and make more of a fair way and a lot
of ways to help spread fairly. How much we pay to maintain a closed landfill? Essential we
are paying to store and look at who is paying and county gets ...revenue and expenditures.
External cost not captured in market costs.
DEM: Know their legislation if there is a good resource or end place then the law gives waiver
and business; does not have to comply argument needs to rethink looking ahead and knows
regarding the implementation example plastic bag law, it's about timing as operations for
DEM.
DRD-JD: I have no comment to save time.
SUISAN: In business with service to customers, if there is no demand then will not be in business
very long and can educate community in what is good, right or wrong. Not here to judge
but if can get community buy in to behave as a whole and business will respond to meet
that and can see that being a win-win for everybody. We focus on what we can agree to so
that we can come out with a feeling of progress.
SFHC: Glad to be here. As environmentalist like to have more of a positive outlook and to keep
progression and keep business going. We see with many differ... propose in future to have
similar and see ... good idea...protect and be a model. Continue to do this.
CHAIR -DP: Make it so they don't have to travel
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RH-PB: Stipulation of continuation
VOTE #1: Regarding a Resolution Requesting a One -Year Extension for the Hawaii Island
Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force. (By raise of hands of Task
Force members present, the vote went as followed: 7 ayes, 4 noes, 3 absent, Chair -DP and
CM -MW abstained; by a majority vote, the HIPSIS TF shall be extended one-year with
those respective entities who agreed to continue)
DOH: Let's focus on different things; electronic recycling industry, government, nonprofits,
environmentalist ... don't know how productive of which container is better. The least
common will not get us far. If we continued it would be good if we have a study, just
different opinions on the table we come ...viability study and externality studies while
considering the convenience of recycling.
CM -MW: Reflects 2nd report and make a list of all suggestions wouldn't mind going through them
let's run through systematically. Appreciate weigh in. Disagree with assuming. Already
doing mulch program. In terms of cost, Racing to Zero is costly to remove Styrofoam.
Agree with Suisan is the marketing buy in and going to IUCN forums is that it's too late for
that luxury. I would like input on things working on and try to lead on things... education
focus on July 1, 2017, our next budget year so doing the things we are all talking about
without eliminating the whole intent how we can make this doable. I would embrace some
of the things that may say that Wille can help or weigh in on. Whether agree or not it's
moving the conversation forward make it most successful by minimizing food scraps and
make successful and be happy to talk about this App. Most meaningful conversation in
moving forward. Ahupua`a. No more arguing.
CHAIR -DP: Lets focus on: 1) Source Reduction; 2) Education; 3) Study by DRD/EM: Feasibility of
manufacturing compostable products; external costs; and 4) Specific values through
natural resources
DRD-JD: I do believe study is critical there should be consideration that DEM is better to do it and
look at contracting experts on this field instead of own staff.
SIP -JE: Study can but private sector can do as well, especially with regard to extenuating cost.
KYD-DY: If it's KYD's money, we as business owners take the loss. If government does it, it's my
money too (via paid taxes). Caution in proceeding is needed. Future generations may end
up paying ---Honolulu's rail is an example of that.
DEM: Bringing your own containers encourages reusable a rather than disposables. Create a
standard message
CM -MW: Design curriculum at school onsite learning. Sent an email of what each knows what's
going on or able to do.
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HWF: Brochure of local vendors of alternatives available.
CM -MW: Need to focus on environmental well-being generally and don't know killing birds and how
to become more environmentally conscious. Encourage carrots then sticks. Zero waste
education rather an ordinance than a resolution. Prioritize compost program. New
compostable products being traced. Take home box. Litter management programs:
Malama 808 and Litterati. Adopt a Highway/shoreline. Straw wars problem areas and
need more trash containers and Kohala students are working on identifying marine waste
and making it convenient and fun. Expansion of partnership programs (Matson). Private
grants.
At 11:30 a.m. Task Force members took a lunch recess and reconvened at 11:55 a.m.
DRD-JD: Concerned of further through business education or nurturing environment
In recent months this office has been approached because state is both initiatives in area of
sustainability and environment. 6 target goals of the Aloha plus challenge have adopted
initiative. No one else has unified with initiative except for HI to achieve by 2045. Tesla
has been in touch to have HI Island pioneer another group is united power developed in
Europe is now coming to HI Island. Great value in establishing high standards in the view
of sustainability. We need to partner with these folks.
(PowerPoint Presentation by HWF, SIP -EE, and RH slides available in Appendices)
HWF/SIP-EE: Supporting and endorsing those already there with education mahalo CM -MW for
Bill which aligns with initiatives based on information shared on Zero Waste Hawaii
website, i.e. COH IRSWMP. Would like to hear more about EPR green dot program
adding tax or fee on every to -go product container.
RH-VH: External cost: Recycle Hawaii briefly tax rate and determine size then what should be
taxed. Tax incentives. Give straws upon request. Grants writing more effectively of cost
analysis.
HWF/SIP-EE: Is there any zero waste curriculum and created a share folder and see what goes on and
recent brochures and not reinventing the wheel and already created curriculum and
focusing on education as one of main priorities we do want to see COH to increase funding
to zero waste curriculum in school and focusing on those as education outreach tools; and
one of the big take home is a brochure we have been working on.
Drafted brochure that shows alternatives to single use plastic. Basically hold the foam so it
would stand out and eye catching. 2nd page to show what products are available and made
out of. Educational brochure. Open to suggestions. Add logo here. Identify all vendors and
use as a resource.
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HWF/SIP-EE: Annual clean up events at bare minimum. Potential use of date to support legislation and
(cont `d) need data to identify the need.
Litterati app that has a filter mechanism and search in any area.
4th tier government support and county implementation.
CM -MW: Suggested in using the HIPSIS shared drive folder. Bring up IUCN experience on
conservation and environment. Address head of groups that are multinational. Panamas are
pushing as well as cook island. Will submit copies to HIPSIS Google folder. A lot of
voluntary certification. Ty for presentation.
RH-PB: Mahalo, Vicki, for bringing up the Litterati "App" which can be used by Keep Hawaii
Beautiful members in conducting its annual Community Appearance Indices, where one
driver and one or two other members do litter assessment surveys along sections of
community highways or streets. This would be a great tool for folks going out there to
perform the litter surveys on the Island. Recycle Hawaii is researching a possible pilot
study using a machine that reduces the bulk of foam packaging used inside boxes that TVs
and computers come in by breaking down to various grades of less dense EPS
material. The Hilo Recycling/Reuse Center would be a good venue for us to purchase the
machine and use clean Styrofoam packaging materials in a pilot project by grading and
mixing it with old latex paint and/or other polymers to produce decorative bricks, ceiling
tiles, etc., as a possible local recycling/reuse enterprise. Unfortunately the project would
be unable to use food contaminated foam. If any "processing" permits that may be
required by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) could be obtained for such a pilot
project at the Hilo transfer station, then Recycle Hawaii would consider applying for a
grant to go forward with the idea possibly with support from County R&D.
HFIA-TK: In terms of education that assumption of plastics are bad. A political assumption. To
decide that one thing is bad is not education rather a sharing of opinions.
HFIA-LZ: I would not agree with or unsure if others would support it.
CM -MW: Increase county budget for recycling which would mean to urge at the next county budget.
CHAIR -DP: What can we agree on from producers?
KYD-JG: John (SIP -JE), support for manufacturing compostable products on Hawaii Island was one
of the biggest points of agreement. I am hearing you say that County support is not needed
because the private sector will do it if there is money (profit) is there.
SIP -JE: Again, I don't think study should be a county kuleana but rather a private sector. In
essence it would be sharing a business plan. The strongest mutual goal understood that
maybe a statement of support that this would be what can we do to make island ...let's look
at closed loop and support what Joy is saying, is that if one thing is looking at grants and
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SIP -JE: contest and other industries. The more you do brands and if it says, "Made in Hawaii" I
(cont `d) mean we can actually export, like Hawaii Island Packaging Products (HIPP).
CHAIR -DP: Without going on, what about ways if we could all support county initiatives investing in
promoting manufacturing products.
HFIA: Supports initiative and have a couple million dollars from state. Promotion of
manufacturing in HI. Need to submit application through DBEDT. If it's profitable people
will do it in agreement with that. It's challenging in laws. INNOVATE HAWAII Google
this ... still have funds and taking in applications.
RH-PB: I recommend County Research and Development support research projects that promote
the six goals of the Aloha Plus Challenge. Recycle Hawaii has been for over ten years
teaching and promoting home composting to literally thousands of families. The worms
and other organisms that break down organics will break down compostable, food
contaminated packaging in home composting units, but not EPS plate lunch clamshell
packaging. We should be taking steps to ensure the maximum amount of organics are
diverted from the island's landfills and eventually diverted to the County's planned 2018
commercial scale composting operation. A reduction in single -use foam containers by
replacing them with compostable alternatives will work towards achieving the goal of
removing organics from the landfills.
CM -MW: DRD to encourage on HI ISLAND. Sustainable business practices which is in the Aloha
plus challenge. (An idea of COH to adopt initiative but give...) in to what can be done now.
We have a deadline let's work on it and have county kick in. Studies send to go out on the
pasture. County take initiative to have DRD supporting.
SIP -JE: Position is that support individual business not the county playing favorites it would be
more about business altogether.
HWF: The county supporting of manufacturing and packaging on island locally.
CHAIR -DP: If we promote packaging on island I believe it will go toward that direction because it's the
way it's moving. To have a business to tap into incentives the current push is that it may
not happen. Business incentives and whether is making a compostable package or pen or
table incentives should be there for all. Ag lands of EZ. If we narrow the specificity to
packaging of food products and agree on or promote or what I'm saying is county should
get behind promoting innovative waste recycle, reuse and reduction packaging.
CM -MW: Look at State; avoid, mitigate and minimize. Solid waste Task Force incorporates concept.
Consisting with the IRSWMP and the zero waste policy. We can promote consistent with
the hierarchy.
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KYD-DY: In reply to Jon Wong's (SRHI) question about how a Hawaii Island only compostable
manufacturing facility impacts KYD, we know from experience how difficult it will be.
New industry is a lot more difficult to get involved in.
VOTE #2: Regarding drafting resolution title language - A Resolution urging The County of Hawaii
to Encourage Manufacturing of Packaging on Hawai'i Island that is aligned with the
Integrated Resource Solid Waste Management Plan (IRSWMP) and Zero Waste Policies.
(After 3 rounds of voting by roll call, the final decision was unanimous in support by
HIPSIS TF members present)
CHAIR -DP: Moving forward - education is too broad
VOTE #3: Regarding drafting resolution title language - A Resolution urging the County to join
Malama 808 and encourage the use of Litterati, as recommended by the Hawaii Island
Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force.
(By a voice vote, the final decision was unanimous in support by HIPSIS TF members
present)
CM -MW: Land based contributions... (CM -MW read her bill aloud) ...July 1, 2018 requirement.
Education and.... Vote support or oppose... County food vendors and facility users and
using here and not using Styrofoam if we want compost facility to succeed. Limits to
county and encourage composting facility.
VOTE #4: Regarding drafting resolution title language - A Resolution urging the County to establish
educational programs to reduce land-based contributions to marine debris, as
recommended by the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force. (By a voice vote, the final decision was unanimous in support by HIPSIS TF
members present)
CHAIR -DP: Don't have a problem but the users of the facility defer revenues.
CM -MW: In what way are we unique?
SIP -JE: It's not that big of a cost difference not much of an imposition.
CM -MW: Compost is going to address drought.
HFIA-TK: Introducing food into green compost creates significant operational and financial risk for
the County. Banning PS foam foodservice for County operations will create significant
cost and performance issues for County senior meals program, as was established during
the final hearing on Bill 140. The cost to local families of a PS foodservice ban for the
County should be studied and disclosed before a vote is taken.
[Chair DP staff handed out copies of the Polystyrene Study by DRD]
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Task Force members took a short recess and reconvened at 1:4 7pm
CM -MW: It may be construed as backhanding per KYD. Think lining up with the compost facility is
more important and preferable. It'll be discussed by the Council. In terms of water
packaging, HI is moving towards conservation, so what are we doing to reduce the use of
water bottles? Do think we can maybe have agreement on.
HFIA-TK: It's not aligned in the IRSWMP.
SIP -JE: In previous meetings, a few have worked and failed. The concept is that similar to water
bottle you purchase a reusable and cleanable clam shell put in and wash and sanitize which
health issues will minimize. Based on demographics. Reduces cost as community buy in.
Reduce cost of packaging would reduce cost of consumers and a win -win-win and we can
support as a TF but really it's a project more than anything and would love to have a
conversation with DOH and HRA. Should start at the State level and work down from
there rather than pushing uphill.
CM -MW: Restaurants would bring out food put into their container and not taking your cup and
putting it across the counter. A counter line process rather.
HRA: Would be happy to speak outside of TF to provide assistance on ... contingent on DOH and
thoughts of types of system. Suggest this be totally separate from the current task force.
SIP and HRA to take up.
CHAIR -DP: Reusable fund using beer as an example.
SIP -EE: Conscious culture can bring back bottle and get as a lower price. Water bill reduction -
water fill station to show how many reduced. NOAA grant writing class. Public water
filling station.
DEM: I am involved with HVNP and great to be involved and have worked with UHH
psychology sustainability class and also got folks in a mindset of not using plastic bottles
as a successful example of how they can work on the island. One caution is the filters is
expensive.
RH-PB: All three microbreweries on island offer refillable growlers (reusable glass containers) for
their customers.
HFIA-TK: Encouraging reuse is a positive tactic that doesn't involve bans. Water is not a prepared
food thus is not subject to as many health regulations
SIP -JE: Keep general in supporting deposit type and did a similar sort of resolution to
administration to have county provide water fill stations at county facilities.
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DEM: Encourage to reduce waste don't want to fill at sink and mouth touched then can help
overcome. Refillable water bottle station provide at county facilities.
HRA: DOH concern of take home containers and a distinction between takeout food containers
and personal beverage containers. More of an acceptance of be are rather than food to
regulate contamination process. Any fed law will supersede state and county law (Section
3-304 of Point 17).
HWF: HIPSIS TF recommends that the COH retrofit all its facilities and encourage the use of
reusable water containers.
VOTE #5: Regarding drafting resolution title language - A Resolution Requesting The Department Of
Parks And Recreation To Encourage Minimizing The Use Of Plastic Water Bottles By
Installing Water Bottle Filling Stations At County Of Hawai'i Parks And Recreation
Facilities Island Wide. (By a voice vote, the final decision was unanimous by HIPSIS TF
members present)
CM -MW: Reach out to others and create a little network. Share contact info. To keep
communication. Ok. Moving forward lets work on those resolutions... Danny....
CHAIR -DP: I'll take two resolutions and CM -MW can do two resolutions as well. (Council Members
Paleka & Wille deliberated, see Final Verdict on the next page)
[THIS PORTION WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]
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FINAL VERDICT:
RESO #1 A Resolution Requesting a One -Year Extension for the Hawaii Island Packaging
Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force, to be introduced by
Council Member Paleka, as the acting Chair for the Third Session meeting.
RESO 92 A Resolution urging The County of Hawai'i to Encourage Manufacturing of
Packaging on Hawai'i Island that is aligned with the Integrated Resource
Solid Waste Management Plan (IRSWMP) and Zero Waste Policies;
To be introduced by Council Member Daniel K. Paleka, Jr.
RESO #3 A Resolution urging the County to join Malama 808 and encourage the use of Litterati, as
recommended by the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force; to be introduced by
Council Member Margaret Wille
RESO 94 A Resolution urging the County to establish educational programs to reduce land-
based contributions to marine debris, as recommended by the Hawaii Island
Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force; to be introduced by Council
Member Margaret Wille
RESO 45 A Resolution Requesting The Department Of Parks And Recreation To Encourage
Minimizing The Use Of Plastic Water Bottles By Installing Water Bottle Filling Stations
At County Of Hawai'i Parks And Recreation Facilities Island Wide; to be introduced by
Council Member Daniel K. Paleka, Jr.
CLOSING STATEMENTS:
SIP -JE: Mahalo all for being here and made compromises and there are still ways to go and have
opportunities in our future and know we will see each other again. Can find common
ground again.
CHAIR -DP: Mahalo all for participating and take diverse and divergent points of view to really make
positive change and can agree that life changes and share our points of view but we get an
opportunity to see where things are moving and you all have done a lot in sharing mana'o.
Thank you all.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 2:36 P.M.
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❖ IDENTIFIED solutions addressing the production and distribution of eco -friendly products and
packagingto o improve and reduce product and packaging waste from entering our oceans:
Production in pulp is a possibility. Could be made from a variety of resources including: cardboard, paper,
straw, bagasse, eucalyptus, banana leaf, palm leaf. More review is needed.
Prevent litter from blowing into the ocean (see last item) by education and easy access infrastructure
Encourage purchase of recyclable and compostable products and packaging (which assumes a
recycle/composting infrastructure exists)
Provide information on what "environmentally friendly" means (a term prohibited by the FTC) and ensure
that life cycle impacts, including the true cost of recycling off island; for oceans this could mean readily
biodegradable (NOT the same as compostable)
Provide education and networking support for local use of recycled/recovered material and "greener"
materials in manufacturing new products
Reducing marine debris is a goal that all Task Force participants can agree upon, particularly when the
origins of marine debris appear to be land-based as indicated from the mentioned studies. This means that
irresponsible disposal of trash can be targeted for public education, bolstered by programs like Malama
808, in which local food establishments, businesses and others pledge and engage in active litter
management and disposal. A framework for the cost of such a program can be based on the Oahu Malama
808 program, which is private sector driven, and includes window clings, trash can stickers.
Hawaii County would need to provide baseline information about leakage from existing waste sites and
proposed solutions.
Hawaii Wildlife Foundation, Matson and other Hawaii Nets -to -Energy program partners already remove
derelict and abandoned fishing nets and transport at no cost processed debris to Honolulu's HPower to
produce electricity. Until Hawaii Island's BioEnergy Hawaii, Hu Honua and compositing facility are on-
line and the feedstock needs are identified, exploration of expanding this program is proposed.
Possible partners for an expanded program or development of new recyclable programs can include
Oahu's Pacific Allied Products, which is the State's only foam recycling facility, partnering with CS Wo
and Servco Home and Appliance. Packaging foam is recycled into material that can be used to make
cafeteria trays, video and audio tape bodies and cases, rulers, desktop accessories, picture frames, etc.
Wal-Mart could be a possible partner as it piloted a closed loop recycling plan at its Las Vegas
distribution center, and quickly expanded it to Texas; recycled material is used to make picture frames
sold at Wal-Mart.
It's suggested that Hawaii Wildlife Foundation or existing Hawaii Nets -to -Energy partner take the lead to
explore the suggested expansion or creation of a new program. This exploration, if parties are willing, can
then establish cost and implementation framework.
This section appears to cover two separate areas: (A) Production and distribution of environmental [sic]
friendly products and packaging, and (B) prevention of packaging waste entering our ocean.
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A) There are few packaging manufacturers in Hawaii. Most packaging is sourced by local distributors,
and It was just announced that Papersource Hawaii, the largest wholesale distributor of paper products in
the state, is shutting down after 18 years in business. The manufacture of packaging may not be an
economically feasible industry in Hawaii.
Extended Producer Responsibility Section 3.5.9 of the 2009 County of Hawaii Integrated Resources
and Solid Waste Management Plan Update introduces Extended Producer Responsibility policies in place
around the world. The report notes: "Given its relatively small size and geographic isolation, it would be
difficult for Hawaii County to effectively implement and EPR program on its own. However, the County
could prepare and adopt resolutions stating its support for EPR, and could work to lobby state and federal
lawmakers to advance EPR initiatives. It could collect and review various city/county resolutions related
to EPR and state its strong support for EPR to its citizens and state and federal officials."
What: Establish Extended Producer Responsibility Policy at the State Level.
Why: Shift burden of waste management costs to producers.
How: See section 3.5.9 of the Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan.
Who: Legislators.
Cost: $30, 000 to $70, 000 per 2009 plan.
The same section describes the Green Dot program that began in Germany in the 1990s. An explanation
of the program is included in its online guidance:
Definition: The "Green Dot" trademark on packaging means that for such packaging, a financial
contribution has been paid to a national packaging recovery company that has been set up in accordance
with the principles defined in European Directive No. 94/62 and the corresponding national law. "
The cost of a North America license for calendar year 2016 is $1,350. This program is similar to
purchasing carbon offsets, which is a widely used measure of sustainability. At the local level, this
program is unlikely to reduce waste.
B) To prevent packaging waste from entering our ocean, it would be helpful to identify the kinds the of
waste that enters our ocean, and their points of entry. Is the waste land-based (including wastewater
treatment overflow) or sea -based (from vessels or from other islands), and what is the source of the waste
(e.g., food containers, fishing equipment, metal beverage cans, etc.)? With a baseline measure, a more
targeted approach could be made. A marine debris study or a litter study or a combination of both using
protocols established by Keep America Beautiful and the Ocean Conservancy could help to set that
baseline.
What: Marine debris litter study.
Why: Document what kinds of debris are entering the ocean and their paths of entry.
How: Follow established survey protocols.
Who: DEM, DLNR, DOH, NOAA, Ocean Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation
Cost: Estimate $50,000 (should include cost share)
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❖ IDENTIFIED solutions addressing recyclability and environmental sustainability concerns:
Education, education, education on sustainable behavior. Consideration of life cycle environmental,
health, safety and economic impacts among alternatives. No such thing as a silver bullet (e.g., a ban on
certain materials) — everything is part of complex interrelated systems. We need to understand that living
on an island with a huge changing tourist population means that all stakeholders — on and off -island
importers, exporters, resort communities, residents, businesses (including retailers, manufacturers,
transporters and service providers), environmentalists, government, academia - need to continually work
together to minimize adverse impacts and to make progress toward sustainability. Think "steps, not
"solutions" — sustainability is process and a way of doing things, not an end state.
Reduction of usage of petroleum based packaging products imperative - avoid term "ban" & focus on use
reduction of EPS, polystyrene, etc. , as was done with plastic bag reduction, e.g.. proposed Bill 140 is on
the road to zero waste: https://greenfuture.io/sustainable-living/g is -styrofoam -recyclable
Provide education and networking support for local use of recycled/recovered material and "greener"
materials in manufacturing new products
Foam is not recyclable (not economically feasible)
Our current recovery rate is terrible with recyclable items (we need more bins!)
Items should be:
o Reusable
o Recyclable (if high recovery rate)
o Compostable
Clarification needed. Please define the recyclability and environmental sustainability concern(s).
The 2009 Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan Update contains a comprehensive
collection of strategies, including implementation cost estimates, that may be revisited depending on the
specific area of concern.
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❖ IDENTIFIED safety performance measures of retailers' and producers' product and packaging:
When products are determined to be detrimental to the `aina and marine environment, alternative forms
of packaging must be promoted whatever the costs.
Boycotting products that are proven to be detrimental to the environment is an effective tool in forcing
needed changes.
Compostables are as safe as plastics
o Thermally safe
o Leak safe
Reusables cleanliness a concern. Are there Dept. of Health requirements?
Not sure what is meant by "safety." Products should not cause injury to users and should be able to be
disposed or recycled in a manner to prevent significant adverse environmental and health injury.
Several federal and state laws address product safety concerns: OSHA workplace standards; FDA for
food, rug and medical devices; CPSC for consumer products; TSCA for chemical E&H risks; Clean Air
Act, Safe Drinking Water, RCRA, various Transportation laws and regulations for land and marine
safety, etc.
Packaging should protect the integrity of a product during transportation, storage and distribution to end
users and should be able to be disposed of or recycled in a manner to prevent significant adverse
environmental and health injury. Most of the laws above apply to packaging as well as product. The
last thing we should do is to limit packaging options so that more product waste is generated from
breakage and spoilage.
Compliance records for the above are collected by state and federal agencies. There are also some
voluntary standards that include metrics for compliance and beyond compliance efforts by companies
such as ISO 14000, GRI, NSF/ANSI 355, Responsible Care®, as well as various "Green" label
programs, etc. It would seem duplicative for the county to collect this information and certainly
prohibitive to require their use by product suppliers. Too many products already do not ship to Hawaii
because of transportation costs. Let's not load on more reporting costs.
It may be possible to ask retailers who sell to Hawaii County to report general information on the
recyclability/recycled content of packaging they use, but it may be difficult to separate National data for
County sales and smaller retailers may have limited knowledge or access. It may be possible to try a
pilot survey, but we should be sensitive that filling out unique forms is resource -intensive for
businesses.
The Federal Trade Commission's Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted in 1967, directs the Federal Trade
Commission and the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations requiring that all "consumer
commodities" be labeled to disclose net contents, identity of commodity, and name and place of
business of the product's manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The Act authorizes additional regulations
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where necessary to prevent consumer deception (or to facilitate value comparisons) with respect to
descriptions of ingredients, slack fill of packages, use of "cents -off' or lower price labeling, or
characterization of package sizes. The Office of Weights and Measures of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, is authorized to promote to the greatest
practicable extent uniformity in State and Federal regulation of the labeling of consumer commodities.
Basic Requirements: The FPLA requires each package of household "consumer commodities" that is
included in the coverage of the FPLA to bear a label on which there is:
- A statement identifying the commodity, e.g., detergent, sponges, etc.;
- The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;
- And the net quantity of contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count (measurement must
be in both metric and inch/pound units).
Purpose of the Act: The FPLA is designed to facilitate value comparisons and to prevent unfair or
deceptive packaging and labeling of many household consumer commodities. For more about the FPLA
go to https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-packaging-
labeling-act.
The Food and Drug Administration
The FDA enforces the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which regulates food contact materials. Links to
regulations:
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
http://www.fda. gov/regulatoryinformation/legislation/federalfooddrugandcosmeticactfdcact/default. htm
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, Chapter IV.- Food
http://www.fda.gov/Regulatorylnformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActFDCAct/FDC
ActChapterlVFood/default.htm
Most food contact materials are regulated in the CFR under Title 21 on food and drugs, Part 176-186
Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 — Food and Drugs
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that antimicrobial technology be built into plastic
and textiles used in food packaging to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, discoloration
and odor. The FDA's guidelines also require that package labeling include nutrition guidelines,
expiration or "best if used by" dates, handling and preparation instructions, and the packaging
company's contact information. Allergan labeling has also been a requirement since 2006.
Under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, it is the FDA's responsibility to make certain that no
packaging materials contaminate food, and determine if new food -contact materials, or new uses of
already -used materials are safe. While the FDA's principal concern is the safety of the packaging
material's contact with food, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has required the agency's
evaluation of the packaging materials environmental impact as well. All food -packaging clearances
require an Environmental Assessment (EA), followed by a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
and clearance by the FDA. The FDA mainly reviews the environmental impact stemming from the
packaging material's use and disposal. In particular, they require data on the material's recycling
impact. Companies trying to package materials in new containers must provide rationale as to why
widely recycled packaging materials like rigid -single use food containers or PET — the type of plastic
used by most soft drink bottlers — cannot be used.
Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging
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http://www.fda.gov/Food/ingredientsPackagingLabeling/PackagingFCS/RecycledPlastics/default.htm
There is an emphasis throughout the United States on increasing the uses of recycled materials,
including plastic. FDA is involved when industry collects used polymeric materials (usually food
containers) and proposes to recycle these materials to make new food containers. FDA's main safety
concerns with the use of recycled plastic materials in food -contact articles are: 1) that contaminants
from the post -consumer material may appear in the final food -contact product made from the recycled
material, 2) that recycled post -consumer material not regulated for food -contact use may be incorporated
into food -contact packaging, and 3) that adjuvants in the recycled plastic may not comply with the
regulations for food -contact use. Currently, to address these concerns, FDA considers each proposed use
of recycled plastic on a case-by-case basis and issues informal advice as to whether the recycling
process is expected to produce plastic suitable for food -contact applications. FDA has prepared a
document entitled Guidance for Industry - Use of Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging: Chemistry
Considerations that will assist manufacturers of food packaging in evaluating processes for recycling
plastic into food packaging.
If a manufacturer would like FDA to consider the use of recycled plastic for a food -contact application,
the following information should be submitted:
1. A complete description of the recycling process, including a description of the source of the
recyclable plastic and a description of any source controls in place intended to ensure that only plastic
that initially complied with the applicable regulations is recycled. Also, a description of any steps that
are taken to ensure that the recyclable plastic is not contaminated at some point, either before collection
for recycling, or during the recycling process.
2. The results of any tests performed to show that the recycling process removes possible contaminants.
For use of the recycled material as a substitute for plastic made from virgin materials, it would be
necessary to either show that there has been no possibility of contamination with substances other than
food or to demonstrate, through surrogate contaminant testing and, if appropriate, additional migration
testing, that your recycling process successfully removes possible contaminants. However, surrogate
contaminant testing is no longer considered necessary to demonstrate that post -consumer recycled
(PCR) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) produced by a tertiary
recycling process is suitable for food -contact use. Because FDA has determined that tertiary recycling
processes produce PCR -PET or PEN of suitable purity for food -contact use, the Agency no longer sees a
need to evaluate tertiary recycling processes for PET or PEN or to issue individual opinion letters for
them.
3. A description of the proposed conditions of use of the plastic (e.g., information on intended
temperature of use, type of food with which the plastic will come into contact, the duration of the
contact, and whether the food -contact plastic will be for repeated or single -use applications.)
Prescription Drug Packaging
Per FDA regulations, pharmaceutical packaging must:
1. Provide protection against exposure to light, moisture, oxygen and variations in temperature as each
of these can adversely alter the medication's quality. Containers must be well closed and remain airtight
if repeatedly reopened/closed.
2. Provide protection against physical damage through handling, shipping, and storage processes.
3. Provide protection against biological contamination. The container and its materials cannot have any
adverse interaction physically or chemically with the medication or allow for leaks, diffusion, and
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permeation. Packaging can in no way contribute to the altering of the medication's properties, function,
or effectiveness. This means materials used to package pharmaceutical products must be subject to
stringent quality assurance requirements.
❑ Package labeling must clearly identify the product, patient's name, the name and address of the
dispenser, the prescribing doctor's information and recommended dosage, the medication's
dosage/strength, quantity, cautionary warnings or storage instructions, and expiration date.
Industry Standards
ISO:
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental
international organization with a membership of 163 national standards bodies. The ISO has published
more than 21,000 International Standards and related documents, covering almost every industry, from
technology, to food safety, to agriculture and healthcare. ISO standards related to packaging can be
purchased online at www.iso.org.
ASTM:
ASTM International (originally The American Society for Testing and Materials) is a globally
recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Over 12,000
ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance health and safety,
strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
ASTM International's Paper Standards and Packaging Standards can be found online at
https : //www. astm . org/Standards/paper-and-packaging-standards. html.
ASTM's paper and packaging standards are instrumental in the evaluation and testing of the physical,
mechanical, and chemical properties of various pulp, paper, and paperboard materials that are processed
primarily to make containers, shipping boxes and parcels, and other packaging and labeling products.
These standards help to identify characteristics such as chemical content, acidity or alkalinity, tensile
breaking strength, peel adhesion, and water, oil, and tear resistance among others. Also, these paper and
packaging standards help papermaking plants, packaging and shipping companies, and other producers
and end-users of paper materials and products in the proper processing and assessment procedures to
ensure their quality towards efficient commercial use. What: No recommendation. Why: N/A How: N/A
Who: N/A Cost: N/A
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❖ IDENTIFIED strategies to increase economic opportunity and business development:
Explore partnerships between and among recyclers, manufacturers and distributors; find local uses for
materials difficult to recycle by virtue of bulkiness and shipping costs.
Promotion of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - manufacturer need to take responsibility for the
entire life of products including packaging recycling and/ or proper disposal.
Provide funding for capital investment in equipment to process and use recycled materials.
Setting goals for County operations to increase environmentally preferred purchases to minimize waste
generation.
Manufacture reusable and compostable materials here. May be costly but is possible
Charge more for a to -go container, charge less is a customer brings in their own reusable container
Charge manufacturers of non -recyclable or non-compostable items a surcharge
Extended Producer Responsibility: Collection, Recycling and Proper Disposal
Provide networking assistance to achieve scale and logistics for recycling and recovery of recycled
material
Find the difference in cost between similar single use items, one recyclable or compostable here vs one
that will be landfilled. Take this cost difference and do one of two things or a combination of both.
Subsidize the local distributors/producers of compostable/recyclables so that they can lower their price
enough to compete and or tax distributors/producers of items destined to be landfilled, enough to where
they would have to raise their price to equal the compostable and recyclable items price.
Offer both environmental and styrene. But offer the eco -friendly one with a small fee to the customer.
Support infrastructure for recycling, recovery, composting, etc. Composting facility
Provide networking assistance to achieve scale and logistics for recycling and recovery of recycled
material
Provide information resources and training to use technologies for recycling, recovery and use of recycled
materials
Provide funding for capital investment in equipment to process and use recycled materials
Setting goals for County operations to increase environmentally preferred purchases to minimize waste
generation
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Support the new BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC Integrated Resource Recovery Facility being planned for
Waikoloa. Support may take the form of expediting permitting and other technical assistance by agencies
such as Department of Health, Department of Public Works, Planning, Fire Department, Department of
Water Supply, and the Department of Environmental Management.
What: Support the new BioEnergy Hawai `i, LLC Integrated Resource Recovery Facility
Why: Show support for private sector initiatives.
How: Permitting assistance. Who: DPW, Planning, DEM, DWS, Council Cost: $0
The Department of Research and Development will promote the Department of Business Economic
Development and Tourism's Green Business Program. http://energy.hawaii.gov/green-business-program
What: Promote DBEDT's Green Business Program. Why: Rules and program already established.
Promotes green practices in the business community; and provides a marketing edge to participating
businesses.
How: Online. Who: R&D Cost: $0
The County may work with the Hawaii Environmental Funders Group to secure prize money for an
`Upcycle Business Plan Competition' to encourage innovative ways of viewing waste as a business
opportunity.
What: Upcycle Business Plan Competition.
Why: Shift conversation from waste as a problem, to waste as an economic opportunity. Promote
resource management industry development.
How: Obtain private funding for prize money; launch business plan competition.
Who: Hawai `i Environmental Funders Group / Ulupono; DEM, R&D, SBDC, UHH, Council, Chambers
o f Commerce Cost: $25, 000 needed for prize money
Similarly, an "app contest" might be implemented to encourage local innovation. The contest could add a
new spin to public education.
What: "App Contest "for issues related to waste recovery.
Why: Promote and celebrate private sector innovation.
How: Obtain funding for prize, or work on procurement for contracting with a local app developer.
Design program in collaboration with HTDC.
Who: Hawai `i Environmental Funders Group/Ulupono; DEM, R&D, DBEDT, SBDC, UHH, Council,
Chambers of Commerce Cost: $25, 000
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❖ IDENTIFIED superior production and labeling methods and techniques with the goal of reducing
etion of viable resources:
"Viable" resources? Petroleum-based chemistry can have the least life cycle impacts compared to some
"organic" sources (see "bamboozling" and FTC)
Labeling for County -specific requirements is not cost-effective for national suppliers and should be
avoided. Many products are already labeled as to recycled or renewable content. Contribute to and use
national standards. Re plastics — develop the infrastructure to sort and recycle all types of plastics.
Technologies for recycling and reuse of recycled and "greener" materials is an ever evolving field that
must be an evergreen effort to track and communicate, e.g. through UH extension courses and County -
supported websites
Do not mandate specific technologies or materials that block us implementing new and better
opportunities. (Eg, PLA and plant -based recycled content don't do any good for landfill reduction for
product wastes when we can't compost them because of lack of infrastructure and education. Or useless
compostable bags that disintegrate before you get your produce home.)
Curbside garbage pickup and curbside recycling
o Four bins:
■ Rubbish
■ HI -5
■ Plastic
■ Compost
Public concern:
o Landfill overflow
o Waste will last many generations on a landfill
o If issue not addressed it is detrimental to wildlife
Recyclable products are being thrown away (education is needed)
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❖ Addressed concerns and IDENTIFIED solutions to waste recovery and litter management:
EPR - producers of non -recyclable and/or non -biodegradable packaging need to bear costs
associated with controlling pollution caused by their products.
Keeping organics out of the landfill by commercial scale composting operations on island.
Support recycling (including EPS & 96) and composting facilities, especially for food -contaminated
wastes through capital funding, assistance in finding recycling partners, easing of regulatory hurdles
(e.g., permit process);
Provide easy, convenient access to recycle, compost and trash bins;
Educate consumers about the need for proper disposal and recycling;.
WTE is a reasonable solution for tourist -generated waste, where education opportunities are limited
Reduce waste volume by eliminating non -recyclable/ non-compostable packaging
Promote/educate on reusable products (bottles, clamshells, straws utensils, etc)
Educate on the differences between non -recyclable, recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, and
degradable
Trash bin education "What Bin Do I Put it In?"
"How to Recycle"
More recycling bins in public places and more receptacles in managed public places
Trash receptacles in adequate quantity, and proper placement around foodservice operations can help
to reduce packaging waste from becoming litter that could enter the ocean. The National Restaurant
Association has published A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter. The guide provides best
practices to prevent and reduce litter in and around restaurants and foodservice establishments. The
information in this guide could be used in several ways:
1) Educate foodservice operators on the best practices through published guides.
2) Offer a trash receptacle buying program to allow foodservice operators to purchase
receptacles at a discount.
3) Require dispensers for straws and napkins.
4) Since food safety is related to trash management practices, the County could collaborate
with the State Department of Health to educate foodservice operators about litter
management best practices.
5) Make trash receptacle location and quantity a part of the planning approval process for
new foodservice operations.
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R&D defers to the Department of Environmental Management related to the Waste Recovery
portion of this section.
Littering is largely a behavioral issue. The DEM Solid Waste Division & Recycling Section's Zero
Waste Website contains great public education resources. Public education should be an ongoing
process.
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Department of Research and Development
HIPSIS Task Force — Kuleana Matrix Narrative
1. Identify Solutions Addressing: The Production and Distribution of
Environmental Friendly Products and Packaging to Improve and Reduce
Product and Packaging Waste From Entering Our Ocean.
This section appears to cover two separate areas: (A) Production and distribution of
environmental [sic] friendly products and packaging, and (B) prevention of packaging waste
entering our ocean.
A) There are few packaging manufacturers in Hawai'i. Most packaging is sourced by local
distributors, and It was just announced that Papersource Hawaii, the largest wholesale
distributor of paper products in the state, is shutting down after 18 years in business. The
manufacture of packaging may not be an economically feasible industry in Hawai'i.
Extended Producer Responsibility
Section 3.5.9 of the 2009 County of Hawai'i Integrated Resources and Solid Waste
Management Plan Update introduces Extended Producer Responsibility policies in place
around the world. The report notes:
"Given its relatively small size and geographic isolation, it would be difficult for Hawaii
County to effectively implement and EPR program on its own. However, the County could
prepare and adopt resolutions stating its support for EPR, and could work to lobby state
and federal lawmakers to advance EPR initiatives. It could collect and review various
city/county resolutions related to EPR and state its strong support for EPR to its citizens
and state and federal officials."
What: Establish Extended Producer Responsibility Policy at the State Level.
Why: Shift burden of waste management costs to producers.
How: See section 3.5.9 of the Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan.
Who: Legislators.
Cost: $30,000 to $70,000 per 2009 plan.
The same section describes the Green Dot program that began in Germany in the 1990s.
An explanation of the program is included in its online guidance:
Definition: The "Green Dot" trademark on packaging means that for such packaging, a
financial contribution has been paid to a national packaging recovery company that has
been set up in accordance with the principles defined in European Directive No. 94/62 and
the corresponding national law."
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The cost of a North America license for calendar year 2016 is $1,350. This program is
similar to purchasing carbon offsets, which is a widely used measure of sustainability. At
the local level, this program is unlikely to reduce waste.
B) To prevent packaging waste from entering our ocean, it would be helpful to identify the
kinds the of waste that enters our ocean, and their points of entry. Is the waste land-
based (including wastewater treatment overflow) or sea -based (from vessels or from
other islands), and what is the source of the waste (e.g., food containers, fishing
equipment, metal beverage cans, etc.)? With a baseline measure, a more targeted
approach could be made.
A marine debris study or a litter study or a combination of both using protocols
established by Keep America Beautiful and the Ocean Conservancy could help to set that
baseline.
What: Marine debris litter study.
Why: Document what kinds of debris are entering the ocean and their paths of entry.
How: Follow established survey protocols.
Who: DEM, DLNR, DOH, NOAH, Ocean Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation
Cost: Estimate $50,000 (should include cost share)
2. Identify Solutions Addressing: Recyclability and Environmental Sustainability
Concerns
Clarification needed. Please define the recyclability and environmental sustainability
concern(s).
The 2009 Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan Update contains a
comprehensive collection of strategies, including implementation cost estimates, that may
be revisited depending on the specific area of concern.
3. Identify Safety Performance Measures of Retailers' and Producers' Products
and Packaging
Packaging, especially as it relates to food, is highly regulated by the Federal Government.
There are also industry standards that guide manufacturers with best practices.
The Federal Trade Commission's Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted in 1967, directs the Federal Trade
Commission and the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations requiring that all
"consumer commodities" be labeled to disclose net contents, identity of commodity, and
name and place of business of the product's manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The Act
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authorizes additional regulations where necessary to prevent consumer deception (or to
facilitate value comparisons) with respect to descriptions of ingredients, slack fill of packages,
use of "cents -off" or lower price labeling, or characterization of package sizes. The Office of
Weights and Measures of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S.
Department of Commerce, is authorized to promote to the greatest practicable extent
uniformity in State and Federal regulation of the labeling of consumer commodities.
Basic Requirements: The FPLA requires each package of household "consumer commodities"
that is included in the coverage of the FPLA to bear a label on which there is:
• A statement identifying the commodity, e.g., detergent, sponges, etc.;
• The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor;
• And the net quantity of contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count
(measurement must be in both metric and inch/pound units).
Purpose of the Act: The FPLA is designed to facilitate value comparisons and to prevent unfair
or deceptive packaging and labeling of many household consumer commodities. For more
about the FPLA go to https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-
reform-proceedings/fair-packaging-labeling-act.
The Food and Drug Administration
The FDA enforces the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which regulates food contact materials.
Links to regulations:
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act
http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/legislation/federalfoodd ruga ndcosmeticactfdca
ct/default.htm
Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, Chapter IV. Food
http://www.fda.gov/Regulatorylnformation/Legislation/FederalFoodDrugandCosmeticActF
DCAct/FDCActChapterlVFood/default.htm
Most food contact materials are regulated in the CFR under Title 21 on food and drugs, Part
176-186
Code of Federal Regulations Title 21— Food and Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and Food
Packaging
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the packaging and labeling of food. The
intent of these regulations is to enhance the safety of food distributed throughout the United
States and keep consumers informed about the food they're consuming. The FDA classifies
any packaging that comes into direct contact with food as a "food contact substance." It is
the responsibility of The Office of Food Additive Safety and The Center for Food Safety and
Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) to ensure the safety of these food contact substances. This means
packaging materials like plastics, coatings, papers, food colorants, and adhesives must be
regulated and deemed safe for use.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that antimicrobial technology be built
into plastic and textiles used in food packaging to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold,
mildew, fungi, discoloration and odor. The FDA's guidelines also require that package labeling
include nutrition guidelines, expiration or "best if used by" dates, handling and preparation
instructions, and the packaging company's contact information. Allergan labeling has also
been a requirement since 2006.
Under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, it is the FDA's responsibility to make certain that no
packaging materials contaminate food, and determine if new food -contact materials, or new
uses of already -used materials are safe. While the FDA's principal concern is the safety of the
packaging material's contact with food, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has
required the agency's evaluation of the packaging materials environmental impact as well.
All food -packaging clearances require an Environmental Assessment (EA), followed by a
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and clearance by the FDA. The FDA mainly reviews
the environmental impact stemming from the packaging material's use and disposal. In
particular, they require data on the material's recycling impact. Companies trying to package
materials in new containers must provide rationale as to why widely recycled packaging
materials like rigid -single use food containers or PET — the type of plastic used by most soft
drink bottlers —cannot be used.
Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging
http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/PackagingFCS/RecycledPlastics/de
fault.htm
There is an emphasis throughout the United States on increasing the uses of recycled
materials, including plastic. FDA is involved when industry collects used polymeric materials
(usually food containers) and proposes to recycle these materials to make new food
containers. FDA's main safety concerns with the use of recycled plastic materials in food -
contact articles are: 1) that contaminants from the post -consumer material may appear in
the final food -contact product made from the recycled material, 2) that recycled post-
consumer material not regulated for food -contact use may be incorporated into food -contact
packaging, and 3) that adjuvants in the recycled plastic may not comply with the regulations
for food -contact use. Currently, to address these concerns, FDA considers each proposed use
of recycled plastic on a case-by-case basis and issues informal advice as to whether the
recycling process is expected to produce plastic suitable for food -contact applications. FDA
has prepared a document entitled Guidance for Industry - Use of Recycled Plastics in Food
Packaging: Chemistry Considerations that will assist manufacturers of food packaging in
evaluating processes for recycling plastic into food packaging.
If a manufacturer would like FDA to consider the use of recycled plastic for a food -contact
application, the following information should be submitted:
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1. A complete description of the recycling process, including a description of the source of
the recyclable plastic and a description of any source controls in place intended to
ensure that only plastic that initially complied with the applicable regulations is recycled.
Also, a description of any steps that are taken to ensure that the recyclable plastic is not
contaminated at some point, either before collection for recycling, or during the
recycling process.
2. The results of any tests performed to show that the recycling process removes possible
contaminants. For use of the recycled material as a substitute for plastic made from
virgin materials, it would be necessary to either show that there has been no possibility
of contamination with substances other than food orto demonstrate, through surrogate
contaminant testing and, if appropriate, additional migration testing, that your recycling
process successfully removes possible contaminants. However, surrogate contaminant
testing is no longer considered necessary to demonstrate that post -consumer recycled
(PCR) polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) produced by
a tertiary recycling process is suitable for food -contact use. Because FDA has determined
that tertiary recycling processes produce PCR -PET or PEN of suitable purity for food -
contact use, the Agency no longer sees a need to evaluate tertiary recycling processes
for PET or PEN or to issue individual opinion letters for them.
3. A description of the proposed conditions of use of the plastic (e.g., information on
intended temperature of use, type of food with which the plastic will come into contact,
the duration of the contact, and whether the food -contact plastic will be for repeated or
single -use applications.)
Prescription Drug Packaging
Per FDA regulations, pharmaceutical packaging must:
• Provide protection against exposure to light, moisture, oxygen and variations in
temperature as each of these can adversely alter the medication's quality. Containers
must be well closed and remain airtight if repeatedly reopened/closed.
• Provide protection against physical damage through handling, shipping, and storage
processes.
• Provide protection against biological contamination. The container and its materials
cannot have any adverse interaction physically or chemically with the medication or
allow for leaks, diffusion, and permeation. Packaging can in no way contribute to the
altering of the medication's properties, function, or effectiveness. This means
materials used to package pharmaceutical products must be subject to stringent
quality assurance requirements.
• Package labeling must clearly identify the product, patient's name, the name and
address of the dispenser, the prescribing doctor's information and recommended
dosage, the medication's dosage/strength, quantity, cautionary warnings or storage
instructions, and expiration date.
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Industry Standards
ISO:
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-
governmental international organization with a membership of 163 national standards
bodies. The ISO has published more than 21,000 International Standards and related
documents, covering almost every industry, from technology, to food safety, to agriculture
and healthcare. ISO standards related to packaging can be purchased online at.www.iso.org.
ASTM:
ASTM International (originally The American Society for Testing and Materials) is a globally
recognized leader in the development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards. Over
12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance
health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
ASTM International's Paper Standards and Packaging Standards can be found online at
https://www.astm.org/Standards/paper-and-packaging-standards.html.
ASTM's paper and packaging standards are instrumental in the evaluation and testing of the
physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of various pulp, paper, and paperboard
materials that are processed primarily to make containers, shipping boxes and parcels, and
other packaging and labeling products. These standards help to identify characteristics such
as chemical content, acidity or alkalinity, tensile breaking strength, peel adhesion, and water,
oil, and tear resistance among others. Also, these paper and packaging standards help
papermaking plants, packaging and shipping companies, and other producers and end-users
of paper materials and products in the proper processing and assessment procedures to
ensure their quality towards efficient commercial use.
What: No recommendation.
Why: N/A
How: N/A
Who: N/A
Cost: N/A
4. Identify Strategies to Increase Economic Opportunity and Business
Development
Government options for supporting economic opportunity and business development are
typically limited to tax incentives and regulatory assistance. There are some "low hanging
fruit" ideas that may be helpful:
A) Support the new BioEnergy Hawai'i, LLC Integrated Resource Recovery Facility being
planned for Waikoloa. Support may take the form of expediting permitting and
other technical assistance by agencies such as Department of Health, Department of
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Public Works, Planning, Fire Department, Department of Water Supply, and the
Department of Environmental Management.
What: Support the new BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC Integrated Resource Recovery Facility
Why: Show support for private sector initiatives.
How: Permitting assistance.
Who: DPW, Planning, DEM, DWS, Council
Cost: $0
B) The Department of Research and Development will promote the Department of
Business Economic Development and Tourism's Green Business Program.
http://energy.hawaii.gov/green-business-program
What: Promote DBEDT's Green Business Program.
Why: Rules and program already established. Promotes green practices in the business
community, and provides a marketing edge to participating businesses.
How: Online.
Who: R&D
Cost: $0
C) The County may work with the Hawai'i Environmental Funders Group to secure prize
money for an 'Upcycle Business Plan Competition' to encourage innovative ways of
viewing waste as a business opportunity.
What: Upcycle Business Plan Competition.
Why: Shift conversation from waste as a problem, to waste as an economic
opportunity. Promote resource management industry development.
How: Obtain private funding for prize money, launch business plan competition.
Who: Hawaii Environmental Funders Group / Ulupono; DEM, R&D, SBDC, UHH,
Council, Chambers of Commerce
Cost: $25,000 needed for prize money
D) Similarly, an "app contest" might be implemented to encourage local innovation.
The contest could add a new spin to public education.
What: "App Contest"for issues related to waste recovery.
Why: Promote and celebrate private sector innovation.
How: Obtain funding for prize, or work on procurement for contracting with a local
app developer. Design program in collaboration with HTDC.
Who: Hawaii Environmental Funders Group/Ulupono; DEM, R&D, DBEDT, SBDC, UHH,
Council, Chambers of Commerce
Cost: $25,000
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5. Identify Superior Production Labeling Methods and Techniques with the Goal
of Reducing Depletion of Viable Resources
Clarification needed.
6. Address Concerns and Identify Solutions to Waste Recovery and Litter
Management
R&D defers to the Department of Environmental Management related to the Waste Recovery
portion of this section.
Littering is largely a behavioral issue. The DEM Solid Waste Division & Recycling Section's
Zero Waste Website contains great public education resources. Public education should be
an ongoing process.
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KYD, Inc. dba: K Yamada Distributors, Dexter Yamada
HPSIS Task Force Meeting #2 — September 12, 2016
#1: Identify Solutions Addressing Distribution of Environmental Friendly Products and Packaging to
Improve and Reduce Product and Packaging Waste From Entering the Ocean
Overview:
Environmentally friendly products and packaging, no matter what the material source, must be
evaluated on the package performance, environmental impact during its lifecycle and end -of -life
options. Consideration of source materials and the energy, water inputs needed to manufacture the
packaging product, carbon footprint of transporting it to Hawaii and end -of -life options such as reuse,
recycle and energy recovery are important criteria.
Energy recovery is increasingly used as a method to recover value from packaging materials. Safe
incineration with energy recovery, waste to energy facilities, and the use of plastic and paper as an
alternative fuel are all energy recovery methods. These technologies represent conversion of material to
energy. While energy recovery does not represent a sustainable use of non-renewable packaging
materials (e.g., fossil fuel based plastics), it is a preferable alternative to landfills, litter, or uncontrolled
burning. (August 2011, "Definition of Sustainable Packaging" Sustainable Packaging Coalition)
In past years, waste -to -energy has been viewed negatively by persons concerned about the
environmental effects of incinerations. As technology has improved, however, modern incinerators have
become a safe and effective method of handling many post -consumer materials. According to Franklin
Associates, Ltd., a leading solid waste consulting firm, "At some point after 2000, the use of finite
resources, e.g. fossil fuels, may lead to a more welcoming climate for expansion of waste -to -energy as
an alternative solid waste management technique." (Franklin Associates, Ltd., Solid Waste Management
at the Crossroads, December 1997, p. 1-24.)
To be clear, KYD believes that expanded polystyrene (EPS) used in food -grade containers and
STYROFOAMT"', a DOW trademark material which is used for protective packaging for fragile items
during shipment, as custom insulation in building applications or other items like bicycle helmets, are
environmentally friendly.
STYROFOAM TM is not to be confused with food -grade EPS, which has been approved for more than 50
years by the U.S. Food and Drug for foodservice products. Polystyrene foodservice products offer a
sanitary way to serve fresh food and to help prevent the spread of disease at school, restaurants,
hospitals ... even at home.(http://www.plasticfoodservicefacts.com/main/Safety/Safety-of-PS-
Foodservice-Products ) Foam food service products represent less than 1% of the US municipal solid
waste stream (2012 EPA)
Both STYROFOAMTm and food -grade EPS for disposable food containers meet five of eight criteria for
sustainable packaging: 1) Safe & Healthy Throughout Its Life Cycle, 2) Meets Performance & Cost
Market Criteria; 3) Maximizes Renewable or Recycled Source Materials; 4) Uses Clean Production
Technologies & Best Practices; and 5) Physically Designed to Optimize Energy & Materials. Further, if all
EPS packaging were replaced with corrugated cardboard, paper, wood, molded fiber, etc, compared
with current figures raw material requirements would rise to 560%, power consumption to 215% and
the landfill volume to 150%.
(http://www.epspackaging.org/images/stories/EPS Sustainability small.pdf )
Ocean Debris
Litter is a pervasive problem in Hawaii as well as across the nation. Refuse may be blown out of
overflowing trash bins, inexcusably tossed by consumers onto streets and into yards, or illegally dumped
into waterways. The role of foodservice packaging in the litter stream is often perceived to be greater
than reality. For example, a 2009 study conducted for Keep America Beautiful found that the fast food
packaging contributed to less than 6% to total litter. (www.fpi.org, Foodservice Packaging and Litter
Prevention)
NOAA (National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration) states that the 5 most common items found
during the International Coastal Cleanup are plastic cigarette butts, food wrappers, plastic beverage
bottles, plastic bottle caps, and plastic straws and drink stirrers. Plastics can enter into the ocean
through ineffective or improper waste management, intentional or accidental dumping and littering on
shorelines or at sea, or through storm water runoff. (Trash Talk: Marine Debris and Plastics, NOAA, Sept.
17, 2015)
Of the few studies conducted to look at the composition of plastic in the marine environment, foam has
never been found to be a primary contributor. In a 2011 South Pacific expedition, foam was 0% of the
recovered plastic debris. Analysis of data collected from 1991 - 2007 in the Atlantic found that foam was
0 —15% of total plastic found. In the North Pacific, spectroscopic analysis of an assortment of plastic
particles showed that only 8% were polystyrene. Efforts to protect our oceans should strongly consider
carbon content and greenhouse gas emissions that would result from bans and resultant product
substitutions. Life cycle studies indicate that a ban on polystyrene foam food service materials could
result in significant increases of greenhouse gas emissions, use of non-renewable energy and waste
generation. (Comments on Amendments to Statewide Water Quality Control Plans to Control Trash, Dr.
Angelique White, August 1, 2014.)
The cost of plastic marine debris arising from the consumer goods sector is over $4.7 billion per annum,
and despite the greater biodegradability of many alternative materials (Ocean Conservancy, 2010), the
ocean cost of alternatives is estimated to be 150% greater than this due to the sheer quantity of
alternative materials needed to replace plastic. The greatest opportunities to reduce the ocean cost of
plastic may lie in investments in waste collection systems in Asia. (Trucost Report, Plastics and
Sustainability: A Valuation of Environmental Benefits, Costs and Opportunities for Continuous
Improvement, July 2016)
The Ocean Conservancy Report (September 30, 2015) finds that: 5 Countries contribute 55-60% of
plastic -waste leakage entering the ocean: China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. More
than 80% of ocean plastic comes from land-based sources. Once plastic is discarded, it is not well
managed and leaks into the ocean. 25% of land-based leakage is from within the waste management
system due to improper dumping, poorly located dumping sites, and poor control of dumping sites.
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/marine-debris/mckinsey-report-files/full-report-
stemming-the.pdf
Marine debris of all types accumulates in and around the islands of Hawai'i due to oceanic currents and
winds in the North Pacific. Much of the debris is made up of fishing nets, a type of gear not used by
Hawaii's fisheries that have been lost, abandoned, or discarded. Fishermen, communities, and trained
divers remove these derelict nets from the environment. Instead of adding the nets to already
congested landfills, in 2002, Hawaii's multi -partner marine debris group devised a unique program to
use this marine debris to create usable electricity.
The nets are transported to a Schnitzer Steel Corporation, which is a mainland -based scrap metal
recycler, facility in Hawai'i. There, the nets are chopped into small pieces suitable for combustion at the
City and County of Honolulu's H -Power energy from waste facility run by Covanta Energy. Schnitzer
Steel Hawai'i Corporation transports the chopped net pieces to the H -Power facility. The nets are then
burned, producing steam which drives a turbine that creates usable electricity. All services (transport
included) are donated free of charge. The Hawai'i Nets -To -Energy program is possible only through the
partnership and support of Hawaii's multi -organizational marine debris group. Since 2002, over 800 tons
of derelict nets have been used to create electricity—enough to power nearly 350 Hawai'i homes for a
year. (https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/solutions/hawaii-nets-energy-program )
Solution Concept #1: Reducing Marine Debris
Reducing marine debris is a goal that all Task Force participants can agree upon, particularly when the
origins of marine debris appear to be land-based as indicated from the mentioned studies. This means
that irresponsible disposal of trash can be targeted for public education, bolstered by programs like
Malama 808, in which local food establishments, businesses and others pledge and engage in active
litter management and disposal. A framework for the cost of such a program can be based on the Oahu
Malama 808 program, which is private sector driven, and includes window clings, trash can stickers.
Hawaii County would need to provide baseline information about leakage from existing waste sites and
proposed solutions.
Solution Concept #2: Reducing Marine Debris
Hawaii Wildlife Foundation, Matson and other Hawaii Nets -to -Energy program partners already remove
derelict and abandoned fishing nets and transport at no cost processed debris to Honolulu's HPower to
produce electricity. Until Hawaii Island's BioEnergy Hawaii, Hu Honua and compositing facility are on-
line and the feedstock needs are identified, exploration of expanding this program is proposed.
Possible partners for an expanded program or development of new recyclable programs can include
Oahu's Pacific Allied Products, which is the State's only foam recycling facility, partnering with CS Wo
and Servco Home and Appliance. Packaging foam is recycled into material that can be used to make
cafeteria trays, video and audio tape bodies and cases, rulers, desktop accessories, picture frames, etc.
Wal-Mart could be a possible partner as it piloted a closed loop recycling plan at its Las Vegas
distribution center, and quickly expanded it to Texas; recycled material is used to make picture frames
sold at Wal-Mart.
It's suggested that Hawaii Wildlife Foundation or existing Hawaii Nets -to -Energy partner take the lead to
explore the suggested expansion or creation of a new program. This exploration, if parties are willing,
can then establish cost and implementation framework.
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We will start our analysis by considering some facts and principles that should guide our
decision-making:
Food is an essential commodity. Almost half of Hawaii's residents live paycheck to paycheck.'
Increasing the price of all food that comes in a package will impact the amount of food people
can afford to buy and eat. This will materially impact heath and physical well being of many of
our residents. There is no more regressive tax, than a tax on food. It's not something that should
be seriously considered.
Requiring residents who live paycheck to paycheck to foot the cost of projects, which are
universally uneconomic, is bad public policy. Developing a recycling center just for the
recyclable items produced on the island of Hawaii would be tremendously expensive. Mainland
recyclers, even those operating with very large volume, struggle financially and operate with
large losses year over year.2 "...Recycling has become a money -sucking enterprise. The District,
Baltimore and many counties in between are contributing millions annually to prop up one of the
nation's busiest facilities in Elkridge, Md. but it is still losing money. Almost every facility
similar to it in the country is running in the red. Waste Management and other recyclers say that
more than 2,000 municipalities are paying to dispose of their recyclables instead of the other way
around."3 To pass this tremendous cost onto the price of food is inhumane and irresponsible.
The definition of "environmentally friendly product" is a subject of tremendous debate. What is
the standard used here? Do the products break down in the marine environment? Here is the
answer provided by the manufactures of compostable products on their website 4:
1 http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/31595253/survey-almost-half-of-hawaii-residents-live-
paycheck-to-paycheck
2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/cities-and-counties-come-to-grips-with-the-
high-cost-of-recycling-programs/2015/06/23/b53b98fc-18de-11 e5-ab92-
c75 ae6ab94b5_story.html
3 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/cities-and-counties-come-to-grips-with-the-
high-cost-of-recycling-programs/2015/06/23/b53b98fc-18de-11 e5-ab92-
c75ae6ab94b5_story.html
4 http://www.ecoproducts.com/faqs-composting_and recycling.html
"Are your compostable products marine degradable?
o our roducts are not certified as marine degrada le and a strongly
encourage everyone to ee all lastics out of oceans and ater ays
Land-based commercial compost facilities have the ability to maintain ideal
composting conditions and sustained heat and moisture needed for Ingeo to break
down entirely with the appropriate soil bacteria, yeast, and fungi. The ocean is
salty and filled with life that is affected when plastics enter the water. The
compost process does not occur there. Additionally, there is more and more
research all the time showing the harmful effects of plastics in the ocean,
including the impacts on birds that often mistake plastics for fish and eat them.
Please help keep our oceans and waterways free of litter and plastic and dispose
of any waste responsibly."
Are the products recyclable? Here is the answer provided by the manufacturers of compostable
products on their websites:
"Are your products recyclable?
In short, probably not. Here's why: We have 2 lines of products; our GreenStripe®
items that are made with renewable resources and our B1ueStripeTM items that are
made with recycled content materials. Not all of these materials can be recycled
most places in the US."
So according to the manufacturer of compostable foodservice containers their products do not
compost in the ocean and they are not recyclable. In the County of Hawaii, there is currently no
facility for them to be composted. So they are not compostable in the County of Hawaii. Many
counties including Oahu have had working composting sites for upwards of a decade, yet have
not successfully transitioned to accepting post consumer compostable products because it is not
financially possible. Until there is an existing composting facility that takes these products in the
County of Hawaii the truthful answer to the question, "Are these products being composted?" is
"No".
Considering these facts, we fail to see how there can be any reasonable argument that the more
expensive compostable products currently sold in Hawaii are more environmentally friendly.
One drawback is that the cultivation of corn requires more nitrogen fertilizer, more herbicides and
more insecticides than almost any other U.S. crop, and that practice contributes to soil erosion and
water pollution when nitrogen runs off fields into streams and rivers.' One must acknowledge the
environmental trade-offs associated with the use of any packaging material and whether a mandate to
use one particular type of container or product will have the desired result of reducing litter and/or
marine debris.
All foodservice products — regardless of the material from which they are made — require the use of
various natural resources, i.e. energy, water, etc. A 2006 Life Cycle Inventory study by Franklin
Associates showed that polystyrene, when compared to other food service containers, is very efficient in
terms of minimizing air emissions and energy used in the manufacturing process and in reducing the
s http://www.ecoproducts.com/faqs-composting_and recycling.html
6 http://psep.cce.comell.edu/facts-slides-self/facts/mod-ag-grw85.aspx
amount of waterborne waste generated during the manufacturing process!
A Harvard study reported that styrene is naturally present in food such as strawberries, beef, and spices,
and is naturally produced in the processing of foods such as wine and cheese. The study noted that
"federal regulations also permit low concentrations of styrene in food" as an additive. The scientists
reviewed all of the published data on the quantity of styrene contributed to the diet due to migration
from food contact packaging. The scientists concluded that there is no cause for concern from
exposure to styrene from food or from polystyrene used in food contact applications, such as
packaging and foodservice containers.'
The FDA, Health Canada and Environment Canada concluded extensive studies that polystyrene is
"non-toxic" and that styrene "does not constitute a danger to human life and health" and "does not
constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends."'
The concept of growing corn on Hawaii Island, and processing that (GMO Corn that the current
products are made from?10) into a food package by any reasonable analysis would result in a
tremendously cost prohibitive item. The cost of land, water, labor, and building infrastructure in
Hawaii are close to the highest in the world. Farmers who sell locally grown food have a hard
time making a living in Hawaii. Selling crops as food is a much higher use than growing crops to
be used in food packaging materials and commands a higher price by consumers. We need to
increase the amount of food grown in Hawaii to feed people. Growing crops to be used for
packaging material is the not the best use of agricultural land. Growing food for uses other than
food consumption drives up the price of food."
Specific Recommendations for part two of the question:
To respond to the statement in box one which asks how to best, "reduce product and packaging
waste from entering the ocean," we offer the guidelines set forth in the Malama 808 program.
Guidelines can be found here: http://www.malama808.org/malama-808-pledge/. By singing onto
this program the County of Hawaii will show that it is committed to preventing all types of
plastics, including compostable plastics, from entering the ocean where they will do considerable
harm. Preventing trash from entering the ocean is the best way to protect our marine
environment. Encouraging agricultural production of corn to be turned into food packaging is not
good for the environment. The only truly "environmentally friendly" foodservice packaging is
7 "Final Peer -Reviewed Report Executive Summary Life Cycle Inventory of Polystyrene Foam,
Bleached Paperboard, and Corrugated Paperboard Foodservice Products ", March 2006. Franklin
Associates, LTD.
8 "A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Potential Health Risks Associated with Occupational and
Environmental Exposure to Styrene", (Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Volume 5,
Number 1-2, January — June 2002, published quarterly by Taylor & Francis.) Harvard Center for Risk
Analysis, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. Findings also were published in the Harvard
Center for Risk Analysis's Risk in Perspective.
9 http://www.foamfacts.com/health/
to http://www.scientificamefican.com/article/environmental-impact-of-corn-based-plastics/
11 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2430252/
one that is reusable. Reusable packaging is carbon neutral. You don't have to use nitrogen
fertilizer to grow it or inflict a very high carbon footprint of shipping products from China to the
mainland and then to Hawaii. Consumers can be encouraged to bring their own reusable
packaging through public education campaigns at the county level. We can't estimate the cost of
the County of Hawaii signing onto Malama 808 and engaging in the ever-changing science of
best management practices for litter. The cost would have to be researched by the county. We
also can't estimate the cost to the County of Hawaii engaging in a public education campaign
about litter reduction and the promotion of reusable products. The cost would have to be studied
at the County level.
To: Margaret Wille, Task Force Co -Chair, Council Member
From: Steve Ueda, VP Sales and Marketing, Suisan Company, Ltd.
Date: September 12, 2016
Subject: Input for Kuleana chart
[F] Address Concerns And Identify Solutions To
Waste Recovery And Litter Management
Trash receptacles in adequate quantity, and proper placement around foodservice operations can help
to reduce packaging waste from becoming litter that could enter the ocean.
The National Restaurant Association has published "A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter. The guide
provides best practices to prevent and reduce litter in and around restaurants and foodservice
establishments.
The information in this guide could be used in several ways:
1. Educate foodservice operators on the best practices through published guides.
2. Offer a trash receptacle buying program to allow foodservice operators to purchase receptacles
at a discount.
3. Require dispensers for straws and napkins.
4. Since food safety is related to trash management practices, the County could collaborate with
the State Department of Health to educate foodservice operators about litter management best
practices.
5. Make trash receptacle location and quantity a part of the planning approval process for new
foodservice operations.
A Guide to Reducing
and Managing Litter
NATIONAL
RESTAURANT
ASSOCIATION
FOODSERVICE PACKAGING
I N S T I T U T E"
KEEP AMERICA
BEAUTIFUL
Prepared in partnership with the Foodservice Packaging Institute,
Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and the National Restaurant Association, 2075
Inside:
AboutThis Toolkit.....................................................................................1
Foodservice Packaging and Litter: The Basics .............................2
TOOL: Litter Observation and Tallv.................................................. 3
What Leads to Littering........................................................................ 4
Working with Guests and Emplovees to Manage Litter............ 5
TOOL: Foodservice Operator Checklist .......................................... 8
Understanding Litter Laws...................................................................9
Partnering With Your Community....................................................10
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter
UT THIS TOOLKIT
Restaurateurs have a long
and proud history, of being
good neighbors.
Part of that history involves proper management of waste, including preventing and reducing litter in and
around restaurant and foodservice establishments.
Litter can be a huge challenge, carrying a cost for businesses and the environment. The Foodservice Packaging
Institute, Keep America Beautiful and the National Restaurant Association recognize that foodservice packag-
ing is one part of the litter stream, and we're pleased to partner on this guide to help foodservice operators
prevent and reduce litter. The goal is to improve your customers' experience, help the environment, and en-
hance your bottom line. We hope these quick and easy tips make it possible for you to make a difference.
FPI
FOODSERVICE PACKAGING
I N S T I T U T E'
KEEP AMERICA
BEAUTIFUL
About the Foodservice Packaging Institute
Established in 1933, the Foodservice Packaging Institute is the trade associ-
ation for the foodservice packaging industry in North America. FPI's mem-
bers include raw material and machinery suppliers, packaging converters,
foodservice distributors, operators and retailers. Learn more at fpi.org.
About Keep America Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful inspires and educates people to take action to
improve and beautify their community environment. With its national
network of community-based affiliates and partners, KAB works with
millions of volunteers who take action in their communities to transform
public spaces into beautiful places. Through programs and public-private
partnerships, individuals are engaged to help make their community clean-
er, greener and a more beautiful place to live. Learn more at kab.org.
About the National Restaurant Association
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business
NATIONAL association for the restaurant industry, which is composed of 1 million
RESTAURANT restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of 14 million employees.
ASSOCIATION The NRA represents the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocates on its
behalf. For more information, visit Restaurant.org. Learn about restaurant
sustainability with NRA's Conserve program: Restaurant.org/Conserve.
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter
Foodservice Packaging
and Litter-, The RasiCs
Foodservice packaging is part of the litter stream. It comes in all shapes and
sizes — single -use cups, containers, wraps, boxes, bags, lids, cutlery, straws,
stirrers and more — and is made from a variety of materials, including paper,
plastic and aluminum.
Foodservice packaging allows restaurant operators to serve guests in a
sanitary, convenient and economical manner. But it's not a benefit to the
environment when it ends up as litter. Litter or trash of any kind can have
harmful effects on roads and waterways, with consequences for the econo-
my and public health.
So how much do restaurants contribute to the litter stream? Keep America
Beautiful reports that fast-food packaging — the largest component of all
foodservice packaging — represents approximately 5 percent of all litter in
the United States. However, it also accounts for roughly 19 percent of items in
the "visible" litter stream, defined as items that measure more than 4 inches.
The most frequently observed items of foodservice litter include food
wrappers, containers, beverage cans, napkins and paper products such as
straw wrappers, according to a 2009 Keep America Beautiful study con-
ducted by Action Research. The Ocean Conservancy also lists some food-
service packaging among the top 10 items found in its beach clean-ups.
Source: Keep America Beautiful, National VIisible
Litter Survev and Litter Cost Study, 2009
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Plastics.................................6.3%
489,968
....Fast
Food Packaging...................................5.3%
....
Beverage Containers....................................2.7%
1 ....Snack
Food Packaging.................................1.8%
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Litter Survev and Litter Cost Study, 2009
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Most frequently
littered items
A
Cigarette butts
...................................................
tFood remnants
...................................................
Food wrappers
AmFood containers
...................................................
Beverage containers (cans)
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10 Napkins
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411�1 Paper, including straw
wrappers
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2915
Top 10 Items
Collected
� Cigarette Butts
/t' 2,248,065
Source: Ocean Conservancy International
Coastal Cleanup, 2015
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Food Wrappers
(Candy, chips, etc.)
Nk
1,376,133
...................................................
Beverage Bottles (Plastic)
...................................................
988,965
...................................................
Bottle Caps (Plastic)
...................................................
811,871
...................................................
Straws, Stirrers
%C
519,911
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Other Plastic Bags
41111
489,968
Source: Ocean Conservancy International
Coastal Cleanup, 2015
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Grocery Bags (Plastic)
485,204
...................................................
Beverage Bottles (Glass)
396,121
...................................................
Beverage Cans
382,608
...................................................
Cups & Plates (Plastic)
IQ
376,479
Source: Ocean Conservancy International
Coastal Cleanup, 2015
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MEASURE F MANAGEM
You can't manage what you don't measure, so take some time to figure out what items are being littered in
and around your facility. Download this handy check list to help you.
LITTER OBSERVATION AND TALLY
Use this audit form to better understand what types of litter are prevalent in and around your facility, and
where it's been found. This can help tailor your anti -litter message to your customers.
Instructions: Place a tick mark in the appropriate column and then tally them up.
.- .
Bags
Bottle Caps
Bottles
Candy/ Gum Wrappers
Cans
Condiment Packaging
Cups / Lids
Food Containers / Wraps
Napkins
Plates / Platters / Bowls
Straw or Utensil Wrappers
Straws / Stirrers
Tray Liners
Utensils (Forks, Knives, Spoons)
Food Scraps
Receipts
Cigarette Butts / Cigar Tips
Tobacco Packaging / Wrappers
Clothing / Shoes / Shirts
Diapers
Personal Hygiene Products
Tissues
Other
Source: Keep America Beautiful Litter Observation Tool
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter
What Leads to f uttering
While self-reported littering rates have declined in the past 40 years,
individual littering — and litter — persists.
According to its 2009 "Littering Behavior in America" report, Keep
America Beautiful researchers observed the vast majority of people
properly disposing of trash in receptacles. But nearly one in five
disposals — 17 percent — ended up as litter. Most of this was done
intentionally, such as by dropping the litter (54 percent) or flicking/
flinging the item (20 percent).
About 85 percent of littering is the result of people's attitudes,
according to the research. Changing individual behaviors is the key
to preventing litter — and environmental cues can make a difference.
People who see litter are more likely to litter, for example. KAB
research shows about 15 percent of littering is affected by the
presence of existing litter.
The location of trash receptacles also makes a difference. Where people were observed littering in public
spaces, the nearest trash receptacles averaged about 29 feet away, according to the research. The rate
decreased to 12 percent when people were within about 10 feet of a trash receptacle. This echoes research
by Walt Disney Co., which studied customers at entertainment parks and shopping areas and found that
trash receptacles must be placed at intervals of about 30 steps to ensure proper disposal.
Change the environment
to reduce littering
Use these four tips to ensure customers
avoid littering:
1. Make proper disposal convenient and
accessible. Provide sufficient trash, ash,
and recycling receptacles inside and
outside your establishment.
2. Ensure consistent and ongoing clean-
up. Littered environments attract more
litter, so keep your foodservice estab-
lishment clean and litter -free.
3. Use landscaping and maintenance to
promote a sense of personal responsi-
bility. Making an effort to "beautify"
your establishment results in lower rates
of littering behavior.
4. Make the most of motivational messag-
ing. Encourage customers to properly
dispose of litter through direct engage-
ment or on -package messaging.
Observed
Littering
Rate by
Distance to
Receptacle
Source: Keep America
Beautiful, National Visible
Litter Survey and Litter
Cost Study, 2009
The Walt Disney Co.
determined through
observation at its
entertainment, parks
and shopping areas
that trash receptacles
must be placed at
about every 25-30
paces for proper
disposal.
11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81 or
more
Distance (in feet) from Trash Receptacle
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Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter 4
Working with Guests and
employees to Manage Li -I- -- -
What goes on inside a foodservice operation affects littering outside the establishment. You can encourage
customers not to litter by where you place receptacles, the type of receptacles you use, the cleanliness and
maintenance of your grounds, and direct messages to customers.
Start with your employees. How your
employees behave and interact with customers can
help set the right tone. Employees who are trained
in litter -prevention best practices and asked to
demonstrate these practices develop a sense of
ownership and responsibility. Consider the following
ways to get employees involved.
• Include litter education as part of employee
training. Talk to your employees about the eco-
nomic and environmental impacts of litter. Help
them understand that the presence of litter
affects a brand's reputation and may even result
in fines to the business.
• Incorporate litter prevention into regular em-
ployee tasks. This could include grounds mainte-
nance, customer interactions, transferring trash to
outside storage areas, and using trash and ciga-
rette ash receptacles.
• Ask for employees' input. Employees are in the best
position to identify day-to-day changes to help
maintain a litter -free environment. You'll encourage a
sense of ownership by asking them for input.
Look at customer service. stop litter
before it's even generated.
• Look at how you distribute straws and condi-
ments. Use single dispensers for straws and
consider eliminating paper straw covers when
possible. If you provide straws and condiments in
takeout bags or on trays, train your employees to
ask customers if they want them, and how many,
rather than provide them automatically.
• Question the need for receipts. Many businesses
are eliminating customer receipts or providing
them only on request.
• Think about napkin delivery. A loose stack of
napkins can encourage more napkin use and
increase the potential for litter. Consider napkin
"We look for new ways to engage and educate our guests through promotional messages in
the restaurant and in the neighboring communities. We support litter prevention through
messaging on our packaging, such as "Put Waste in its Place." The majority of our restaurants
also post a "Be a Good Neighbor, Don't Litter" message at the exit of their drive -thrust'
— Tim Hortons manager
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter 5
dispensers that offer a single napkin at time, and
make sure the dispenser is filled correctly. These
dispensers can reduce waste by up to 25 percent.
When placing napkins in takeout bags or on
trays, consider having employees ask the custom-
er how many they need, or simply provide one
per customer.
3. Look at your trash receptacles.
Placing a sufficient number of trash, recycling and
ash -tray receptacles in high -traffic areas is one
of the best ways to help
employees and customers
eliminate litter.
Identify the proper loca-
tion and quantity. Most
operators place trash and
recycling receptacles
inside or just outside
entrance/exit doors. Some
restaurants also put recep-
tacles in outdoor seating
areas and parking lots.
Identify high -traffic areas
and places where litter
tends to accumulate. Make
sure you have enough
receptacles, that they're
the right size, and that
they're located where they
are most convenient for
customers.
• Determine the best type of receptacle for your
establishment. Most foodservice operators report
using "open front/side (no flap)" or "front/side
(push flap)" receptacles. If the trash receptacle
Where the litter is
in restaurants
Foodservice operators say this Download the
is where they find the litter — Foodservice
and which items are the most Operator
littered. Checklist for
INSIDE the restaurant: Litter Control
• Condiment, counter and seating
areas were the areas where foodser-
vice operators reported the most litter,
followed by areas around trash/recycling
receptacles.
• Straws/straw packaging, napkins, and receipts
were the most littered items.
OUTSIDE the restaurant:
• Parking lots are the most common spots for
litter, according to foodservice operators. Other
trouble spots include around or near outdoor
trash/recycling receptacles and on the streets/
sidewalks around the establishment.
• Cigarette butts, beverage cups and lids, napkins
and food wrappers were the most littered items
outside the restaurant.
Source: FPI / KAB / NRA survey of foodservice operators, 2015
frequently has litter around it, that's a sign it's
inconvenient for customers, not big enough or
not being serviced adequately.
Service receptacles regularly. Most foodservice
establishments set a schedule for employees to
regularly empty receptacles located inside and
outside of the store. If you're accumulating litter
around your trash receptacles, take a look at your
service schedule. Train your employees to pick up
any trash outside the receptacle as they empty it,
and to replace the trash liners.
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter 6
"In White Castle's New York and New Jersey locations, personnel clean the restaurant
property as well as the block around it so the area nearby is well kept"
4. Maintain your efforts. Managing litter is an
ongoing effort. Consider the following best practices
Incorporate litter cleanup into your maintenance
schedule. Maintaining and emptying trash recepta-
cles helps create an environment that discourages
littering. Include litter pickup as part of maintaining
your grounds, both inside and outside the estab-
lishment. Consider a daily inspection of trash
receptacles to ensure they don't overflow.
• Ensure transfer to dumpsters is litter -free. Most
foodservice establishments use liners in their
trash and recycling receptacles and then remove,
tie and transfer these liners to the dumpster area
for hauling. Some regulations even require bags
inside dumpsters to be tied or closed. Ensure the
bags are tied tightly. Train employees to pick up
any trash that spills out. Make sure storage is
adequate to properly contain the trash bags.
• Confirm haulers do not create litter during the
pickup process. In your contracts with haulers,
specify ways to reduce litter during the transfer
from dumpster to truck. Monitor pickups to
ensure any litter is cleaned up immediately.
• Address border areas around property. Research
shows that areas that are clean and litter -free are
more likely to stay that way. If there is persistent
litter around the periphery or entry to your
property, try to identify the source of the litter.
Then work with a local business improvement
district, Keep America Beautiful affiliate, property
manager, neighborhood business group or similar
organization to reduce the source.
PREVENT Drive-thru customers often
LITTER AROUND Pullin to a parking space to
consume their meals.
DRIVE-THRU consider adding recepta-
WINDOWS cles in those areas — or in
— White Castle Management Co. manager
Wolfgang Puck streamlines grab -and -go
to reduce waste and litter
Wolfgang Puck Worldwide is working to find the most ef-
ficient way to serve grab -and -go products, so there is less
trash and potentially less litter. The company trains employ-
ees to ask customers if they want bags or other commonly
littered items, and to give customers only what they need.
5. Use customer messaging. Many
foodservice operators put prevention or anti -littering
messaging on their takeout packaging. Some ask
people directly to make a commitment not to litter.
Consider the following opportunities for consumer -
facing messaging on litter prevention.
Ask employees to engage customers. Train staff
to use appropriate opportunities to ask custom-
ers to help reduce litter. For exam-
ple, when providing takeout orders,
employees can make customers
aware that litter reduction is the
reason for certain practices around
dispensing condiments, napkins or
straws.
Communicate your anti -litter
message on takeout packaging.
Consider printed messaging on
bags, napkins, tray liners and other
packaging that asks customers not
to litter. For example, White Castle
places a "Do Not Litter" message
on its paper carryout bags.
Use in-store signage. Remind
customers to use the proper recep-
tacles. Signage is most effective in
high -traffic service and seating
areas as well as near or printed on receptacies.
areas on the way out of the Share messages on receptacles. Display signage
parking lot — so drivers can directly on trash and recycling receptacles or at
easily dispose of trash. eye level above or near receptacles to remind
customers to properly dispose of items.
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter
FOODSERVICE
OPERATOR CHECKLIST
1. INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT
Are self -serve items (straws, napkins, utensils, con-
diment cups, etc.) in areas that are convenient? Are
they in appropriate dispensers to encourage guests
to take only what's needed?
Are trash and recycling receptacles located at exits
and other areas that help customers avoid littering?
Do you provide a written schedule for employees to
ensure frequent and regular maintenance of:
receptacles
self -serve counters
common seating areas
restrooms
floors
Is there appropriate/sufficient signage or other mes-
saging to encourage customers to clear tables and
dispose properly of their remaining items?
Are ash trays and receptacles conveniently located
if smoking is permitted on the premises?
2. OUTSIDE AREAS: PARKING LOTS AND
DRIVE-THRU AREAS
Receptacles.
❑ Are there sufficient trash and recycling receptacles,
considering the size of your premises, kind of traffic
and volume of business?
❑ Are the receptacles you use the most effective, in
terms of style, type and volume?
❑ Are receptacles placed where litter tends to accu-
mulate? Take a good look at the end of the business
day to evaluate.
❑ Do you need to add an ash receptacle?
❑ Do receptacles have closed tops or lids to prevent
items from blowing out and becoming litter?
Maintenance:
❑ Is the maintenance schedule based on usage or
volume? Monitor to determine how frequently you
need to collect to prevent overflowing dumpsters.
❑ Is there a written maintenance schedule? Receptacles
may overflow during rush hours when team mem-
bers are busiest elsewhere.
3. OUTSIDE AREAS: SERVICE/TRASH AREAS
Bulk refuse container system:
❑ Does the dumpster/container have enough capacity
to hold all refuse generated between collections?
❑ Do lids close tightly?
❑ Are overflows or spills cleaned up quickly?
❑ Are pickups scheduled to meet volume needs?
❑ When private trash haulers are used, does your
contract specify use of covered trucks for collection?
Deliveries:
❑ Are deliveries required to be stacked neatly in the
loading area to prevent litter at the loading dock or
back door?
❑ Are delivery -truck personnel encouraged to use
trash/recycling receptacles?
❑ Do your employees compact shipping cartons and box-
es and put them in recycling containers immediately?
4. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
❑ Is trapped or accumulated litter removed wherever
it occurs on the property?
❑ Are there frequent, regularly scheduled cleanups of
the entire property?
❑ Are planted areas regularly maintained?
❑ Do you use messaging to encourage customers to
clean their tables and properly dispose of trash and
recyclables?
❑ Are outdoor tables cleaned after each table turn?
❑ Is the parking lot weed -free?
❑ Is the entire outdoor area well -lit with no dark
corners to hide litter?
S. SIDEWALKS AND STREETS
❑ Is there a written schedule for frequent sidewalk
and drainage/gutter cleaning?
❑ Is litter put into receptacles and not swept or
pushed into gutters?
❑ Are additional receptacles installed on the sidewalk
beyond the property line in all directions?
❑ Do you increase maintenance when construction or
demolition occurs in the area?
❑ Are contractors encouraged to maintain a high level of
cleanliness at their construction and demolition sites?
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter 8
Understanding I fitter haws
Most jurisdictions have codes in place to help businesses reduce litter. Identifying and
understanding your community's code for litter and solid waste and partnering with
local officials can help you develop an effective litter -control program.
Regulations related to litter and solid waste are usually found in fire, housing,
building, health and public safety codes. Check with local officials or jurisdiction
websites for information about applicable regulations.
• Dumpster/bulk containers. Some municipalities specify an optimal size for
dumpsters (6 to 8 cubic yards, for example) and prohibit other sizes. Dumpsters
and containers should be big enough to completely contain all solid waste.
• Collection schedules. What are the trash and recycling collection schedules? Are
there any mandates related to food -waste collection? In your contracts with waste
haulers, spell out procedures for weekends and holidays, when trash tends to accumulate
more quickly.
• Collection trucks and techniques. Some codes require businesses to locate their dumpsters
in an enclosed area. Carefully review the requirements for enclosed areas, including main-
tenance by the waste hauler and/or foodservice operator. Be aware of any procedures
governing the transfer of waste from containers to collection trucks.
• Sidewalk maintenance. Most communities require property owners to keep the sidewalks
in front of their establishments clean. Most prohibit sweeping refuse into the gutter or
drainage facilities. Work with employees to ensure litter doesn't enter waterways through
those areas.
• Parking lot maintenance. Many communities require foodservice operations to install a
certain number of trash receptacles in parking lots, often based on the number of parking
spaces. If you provide sufficient receptacles for disposal, you'll reduce both litter and
parking -lot clean-up time.
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Government officials are taking action to reduce litter. Take for example Philadelphia: In 2015, its city
council approved a plan requiring corner stores and restaurants to place trash and recycling bins within
10 feet of their entrances in an effort to reduce litter. The bill is modeled on the Walt Disney Co.'s
determination that if trash cans are more than 25-30 steps apart, people will litter. Violators will face
fines of up to $100. (Source: cbslocal.com)
Being a Good Neighbor: A Guide to Reducing and Managing Litter
Partnering with Your
Community
Foodservice operators can build the power of their brands
by engaging with their communities to help prevent litter. In
addition to keeping your own operation litter -free, consider
these opportunities:
• Participate in annual neighborhood clean-ups. Partnering
with a Keep America Beautiful affiliate during the "Great
American Cleanup" held each spring or "America Recycles
Day" (on November 15), or participate in a community or
school initiative to create litter -prevention awareness.
Take part in year-round cleanup programs. Ongoing
engagement helps to expand your business's
involvement. Consider "Adopt -a -School," "Adopt -a -High-
way" or other "Adopt -a -Spot" programs sponsored by
Keep America Beautiful affiliates or state and local
groups.
Engage other businesses to participate in litter -prevention activities. Recruit local businesses to join a
litter -prevention or cleanup event.
Submit your best -practices program to local, state, and national awards programs. Keep America Beautiful
solicits nominations for its national awards program each September.
Tim Hortons engages with
cleanups and awareness
campaigns to help communities
tackle litter
The Ontario -based Tim Hortons restaurant
chain has taken a leadership role in community
cleanup efforts. The chain supports more than
300 community cleanups across Canada each
year. Nearly 2,000 of its restaurants participate
annually in an anti -litter awareness program.
"The No. 1 reason White Castle addresses litter
prevention is that our restaurants have been
in their locations for more than 30, 40 or 50 years.
We are a part of the community. We hire people
from the neighborhoods who care about where
they live and want their communities to be clean:'
— White Castle Management Co. manager
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COUNTY BENEFITS:
Each county offers additional benefits to enrolled businesses:
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU (THE ISLAND OF OAHU)
Two-year exemption from any increase in property taxes
resulting from new construction by EZ firms at their EZ sites.
Waiver of building and grading permit fees for enrolled EZ firms
for seven years.
HAWAII COUNTY (THE "BIG" ISLAND)
Three-year exemption from any increase in property taxes
resulting from new construction by EZ firms at their EZ sites.
KAUAI COUNTY (THE ISLANDS OF KAUAI AND NIIHAU)
Priority business permit processing.
MAUI COUNTY (THE ISLANDS OF LANAI, MAUI AND MOLOKAI)
Waiver of business permit fees.
Priority consideration will be given to EZs and enrolled EZ
businesses when processing business permits, granting zoning
waivers, and when allocating federal monies controlled by the
county e.g. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), and
Workforce Investment pct funds.
The State EZ coordinator can be reached at (Oahu) 587-2772.
For more information on the County benefits listed above, contact your
county coordinator: Honolulu County- (808)768--5859; Hawaii County --
(808)961-8496 Kauai County- (808)241-4949; Maui, Molokai, & Lanai
County- (808)270-7710.
The writing on the wall:
France Bans Sinile-Use Plastimare
France recently announced that it will bid adieu to single -use plastic utensils and dishware with a
ban on the products starting in 2020. Once the law goes into effect, the only disposable dishware
and cutlery that will be legal are compostable products made from biological sources.
Earlier in the year, France banned plastic bags thanks to the Energy Transition for Green Growth
Act, the same act that makes the ban on single -use plasticware possible.
Paul Buklarewicz
Recycle Hawaii
09/22/2016
https://hawaiigreengrowth.org/priorities
Paul J. Buklarewicz, Executive Director
Recycle Hawai' i
Phone: (808) 969-2012 Fax: (808) 969-2014
http://www.recyclehawaii.orq/
To: Council Member Daniel Paleka, Co -Chair HIPSIS Task Force
Council Member Margaret Wille, Co -Chair HIPSIS Task Force
From: HIPSIS Task Force Business Community Representatives
Date: October 3, 2016
Copy: Hawaii Island County Council and HIPSIS Task Force Members
Council Members Paleka and Wille, as businesses serving the Hawaii Island community, we
appreciate your efforts to convene the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative
Stakeholders Task Force (HIPSIS TF) for the broad purpose and layered goals of "identifying
solutions addressing the production and distribution of environmental friendly products and
packaging to improve and reduce product and packaging waste from entering our ocean as it has
been proven to be detrimental to marine life."
We strongly support the big picture need for waste diversion from the Hilo landfill, and better
management of marine debris and litter. However, at the end of HIPSIS TF Meeting #2, there was
no consensus about how to do that.
We recommend that the October 6, 2016 HIPSIS TF Meeting #3 focus on points of mutual
agreement.
Issues That Impact the Credibility of the Task Force:
• Participation in the TF was based on the Co -Chairs' promise to the Council as well as to the
business community that the focus would be on all types of packaging, to include discussion
about WTE and recycling, and that an EPS ban would not be the focus of discussion. Further,
full discussion would occur before any group action is taken.
- However, discussions at both Task Force meetings focused on the EPS ban, with little or
no discussion about other packaging, WTE and recycling
- CM Wille presented a proposed amended EPS ban bill at the HIPSIS TF Meeting #2
after she had already submitted it to the Council.
While emphasis was placed on bringing in the experts, there was no fact -based discussion nor
were the heads of relevant county and state departments brought into the discussion as
requested. Sharing thoughts and comments comprised the discussions. Overall, the process
is not geared for fact -based discussion about complex issues. For example, some of the key
information requested and missing from the discussion includes:
- Specific information on EPR and the Green Dot Program and its applicability to Hawaii
- Potential sanitation issues of returning post -consumer use food service containers to
restaurants and encouraging reusable food containers at food establishments
While well intentioned, having a TF member prepare the minutes does not allow that member
to fully participate or pay full attention to the discussion for recording the minutes, nor does it
reflect objectivity in the minutes or an impartial relationship with the Co -Chair.
What We Can Agree To:
• Source reduction (not substitution) promotions. We can agree on an education campaign to
get people to bring their own bag, straw or utensils if that is something the DOH says is safe.
We would not support promotion of false or misleading information as explained in HFIA's 4 -
page document. (Please see attached)
• COH sign -on to the malama808.org litter management best practices as more than 100
restaurants and stores have already done. This is free and could be a win-win for preventing
all types of plastics, including compostable plastics, from entering the ocean.
• COH ensuring source separation of waste for schools.
• A study of the best solution towards managing waste and reuse economically and
environmentally. It would be good to have a full study that gave well -researched answers on
questions relating to the financial impact on residents and the long-term viability of waste
programs.
• A viability study for creating a business to produce compostable foodservice containers in
Hawaii County, to include but not limited to:
- Material sourcing and supply
- Equipment cost and technical support
- Plant Location
- Return on Investment for exports and local markets
- Other Cost Factors: Energy, water and transportation
What We Cannot Agree To:
• Any proposed product ban
• Any proposed tax on food, including EPR
We respectfully request that this memo be included as a matter of record of the HIPSIS Task
Force Report and in the Hawaii County Council Oct. 4, 2016 Environmental Management
Committee minutes.
Acknowledged and Agreed Upon By:
Jason Higa, CEO, Zippy's Inc., on behalf of
Hawaii Restaurant Association
Dexter Yamada, President
KYD, Inc. dba: K Yamada Distributors
Steve Ueda, Vice President Sales
Suisan Co. Ltd.
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Lauren Zirbel, Executive Director
Hawaii Food Industry Association, on behalf of:
John Erickson, Young's Market Company, Chair
Beau Oshiro, C&S Wholesale, Vice Chair
Toby Taniguchi, KTA Superstores, Secretary/Treasurer
John Schilf, Rainbow Sales and Marketing, Advisor
Paul Kosasa, ABC Stores, Advisor
Derek Kurisu, KTA Superstores, Immediate Past Chair/Advisor
Attachment (No Support for False or Misleading Information About Source Reduction
Promotion (not substitution)
Response to o 1 Kuleana Matri :
Identify Solutions Addressing The Production And Distribution Of Environmental Friendly Products And
Packaging To Improve And Reduce Product And Packaging Waste From Entering Our Ocean
We will start our analysis by considering some facts and principles that should guide our decision-
making:
Food is an essential commodity. Almost half of Hawaii s residents live paycheck to paycheck.' Increasing
the price of all food that comes in a package will impact the amount of food people can afford to buy
and eat. This will materially impact heath and physical well being of many of our residents. There is no
more regressive to , than a to on food. It s not something that should be seriously considered.
Requiring residents who live paycheck to paycheck to foot the cost of projects, which are universally
uneconomic, is bad public policy. Developing a recycling center just for the recyclable items produced on
the island of Hawaii would be tremendously a pensive. Mainland recyclers, even those operating with
very large volume, struggle financially and operate with large losses year over year .2 " Recycling has
become a money -sucking enterprise. The District, altimore and many counties in between are
contributing millions annually to prop up one of the nation s busiest facilities in Elkridge, Md. but it is
still losing money. Almost every facility similar to it in the country is running in the red. Waste
Management and other recyclers say that more than 2,000 municipalities are paying to dispose of their
recyclables instead of the other way around. 3 California has seen more than 20 percent of recycling
centers statewide shut down in the past year due to the cost of recycling far a ceeding the value of the
recovered materia ls4. To pass this tremendous cost onto the price of food is inhumane and irresponsible.
The definition of "environmentally friendly product is a subject of tremendous debate. What is the
standard used here Do the products break down in the marine environment Here is the answer
provided by a manufacturer of compostable products on their websites:
"Are your compostable products marine degradable
No, our products are not certified as marine degradable and we strongly encourage everyone to
keep all plastics out of oceans and waterways.
Land-based commercial compost facilities have the ability to maintain ideal composting conditions and
sustained heat and moisture needed for Ingeo to break down entirely with the appropriate soil
bacteria, yeast, and fungi. The ocean is salty and filled with life that is affected when plastics enter the
water. The compost process does not occur there. Additionally, there is more and more research all the
time showing the harmful effects of plastics in the ocean, including the impacts on birds that often
mistake plastics for fish and eat them.
Please help keep our oceans and waterways free of litter and plastic and dispose of any waste
responsibly.
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/31595253/survey-almost-half-of-hawaii-residents-live- paycheck -to -paycheck
2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/cities-and-counties-come-to-grips-with-the-
high-cost-of-recycling-programs/2015/06/23/b53b98fc-18de-1le5-ab92- c75ae6ab94b5_story.htm1
3 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/cities-and-counties-come-to-grips-with-the- high-cost-of-recycling-
programs/2015/06/23/b53b98fc-18de-11 e5-ab92-
c75ae6ab94b5_story.html
4 http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/07/19/over-20-percent-of-californias-recycling-centers-
shut-down/
5 http://www.ecoproducts.com/fags-composting_and_recycling.html
Are the products recyclable In general, foodservice containers are not considered recyclable due mainly to
food residue. Here is the answer provided by the manufacturers of compostable products on their
website6:
"Are your products recyclable
In short, probably not. Here s why: We have 2 lines of products our GreenStripe items that are
made with renewable resources and our IueStripe items that are made with recycled content
materials. Not all of these materials can be recycled most places in the US.
So according to manufacturers of compostable foodservice containers their products do not compost in
the ocean and they are not recyclable. In the County of Hawaii, there is currently no facility for them to
be composted or recycled, so they are not compostable or recyclable in the County of Hawaii.
Many counties including Oahu have had working composting sites for upwards of a decade, yet have not
successfully transitioned to accepting post consumer food waste and compostable foodservice containers
because of significant engineering and economic barriers. The latest large-scale attempt to compost post-
consumer food waste ended in a massive failure that will now require a major
environmental clean-up . Until there is an a isting composting facility that can prove that it is capable of
succeeding where most attempts have failed, the truthful answer to the question, "Will these products
be composted in the County of Hawaii is "No .
Considering these facts that foodservice packaging is unlikely to be recycled or composted on -island, we
fail to see how there can be any reasonable argument that the more a pensive compostable products
currently sold in Hawaii are quantifiably "environmentally friendly. The production of all packaging
involves environmental trade-offs, and the selection of the "best option requires a judgement call on
which impacts are more acceptable. Substituting bio -based feedstocks in an industrial process to
produce compostable containers does not necessarily mean that these products are "environmentally
friendly or require less petroleum to produce and transport. In some cases, compostable materials
may require environmental trade-offs that are incompatible with local opinion, such as the use of
polylactic acid PLA -based plastics which are among the most commonly available type of compostable
food containers.
The cultivation of corn requires more nitrogen fertilizer, more herbicides and more insecticides than
almost any other U.S. crop, and that practice contributes to soil erosion and water pollution when
nitrogen runs off fields into streams and rivers." In addition, PLA is refined from GMO corn that has
been genetically engineered to ma imi a the compounds that are a tracted to produce the needed
feedstock chemicals. One must acknowledge the environmental trade-offs associated with the use of
any packaging material and whether a mandate to use one particular type of container or product will
have the desired result of reducing litter and or marine debris.
All foodservice products regardless of the material from which they are made require the use of various
natural resources, i.e. energy, water, etc. A 2006 Life Cycle Inventory study by Franklin
Associates showed that polystyrene, when compared to other food service containers, is very efficient in
terms of minimi ing air emissions and energy used in the manufacturing process and in reducing the
amount of waterborne waste generated during the manufacturing process.
6 http://www.ecoproducts.com/fags-colnposting_and recycling.html
http://www. dnrec. delaware. gov/news/pages/dnrec-secretary-small-orders-closure-. aspx
8 http://psep.cce.comell.edu/facts-slides-self/facts/mod-ag-grw85.aspx
9 "Final Peer -Reviewed Report Executive Summary Life Cycle Inventory of Polystyrene Foam, Bleached Paperboard, and
Corrugated Paperboard Foodservice Products ", March 2006. Franklin Associates, LTD.
A Harvard study reported that styrene is naturally present in food such as strawberries, beef, and spices,
and is naturally produced in the processing of foods such as wine and cheese. The study noted that
"federal regulations also permit low concentrations of styrene in food as an additive. The scientists
reviewed all of the published data on the quantity of styrene contributed to the diet due to migration
from food contact packaging. The scientists concluded that there is no cause for concern from exposure
to styrene from food or from polystyrene used in food contact applications, such as packaging and
foodservice containers.10
The FDA, Health Canada and Environment Canada concluded extensive studies that polystyrene is
"non-toxic" and that styrene does not constitute a danger to human life and health and "does not
constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends.""
The concept of growing corn on Hawaii Island, and processing that GMO corn into a food package by any
reasonable analysis would result in a tremendously cost prohibitive item. If not corn, it would be
another crop requiring industrial agricultural practices to produce enough feedstock for the
manufacturing process. All this water, fertili er and land would not be used for food, but instead to
recreate something that is already cheap and abundant.
The cost of land, water, labor, and building infrastructure in Hawaii are close to the highest in the world.
Farmers who sell locally grown food have a hard time making a living in Hawaii. Selling crops as food is a
much higher use than growing crops to be used in food packaging materials and commands a higher price
by consumers. We need to increase the amount of food grown in Hawaii to feed people. Growing crops to
be used for packaging material is the not the best use of agricultural land. Growing food for uses other
than food consumption drives up the price of food .13
10 "A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Potential Health Risks Associated with Occupational and Environmental Exposure to
Styrene", (Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Volume 5, Number 1-2, January — June 2002, published
quarterly by Taylor & Francis.) Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA. Findings
also were published in the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis's Risk in Perspective.
11 http://www.foamfacts.com/health/
13
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2430252/
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Specific Recommendations for part two of the question:
To respond to the statement in bo one which asks how to best, "reduce product and packaging waste from entering
the ocean, we offer the guidelines set forth in the Malama 0 program. Guidelines can be found here:
http: www.malama 0 .org malama- 0 -pledge . y singing onto this program the County of Hawaii will show that
it is committed to preventing all types of plastics, including compostable plastics, from entering the ocean where
they will do considerable harm. Preventing trash from entering the ocean is the best way to protect our marine
environment.
Encouraging industrial agricultural production of crops to be turned into food packaging is not good for the
environment. The only truly "environmentally friendly foodservice packaging is one that is reusable. Reusable
packaging is carbon neutral. ou don t have to use nitrogen fertili er to grow it or inflict a very high carbon footprint
of shipping products from China to the mainland and then to Hawaii. Consumers can be encouraged to bring their
own reusable packaging through public education campaigns at the county level. However, the state health
department should first give their opinion on the potential public health risks before any decision is made by this task
force. Having consumers hand unsaniti ed reusable containers across the counter into the food preparation area
could create compliance issues with a isting health codes.
We can t estimate the cost of the County of Hawaii signing onto Malama 0 and adopting best
management practices for litter. The cost would have to be researched by the county.
We also can t estimate the cost to the County of Hawaii engaging in a public education campaign about litter
reduction and the promotion of reusable products. The cost would have to be studied at the County level.
3-304.17 Refilling Returnables.
1. (A) A take-home food container returned to a food establishment may not be refilled at a food
establishment with a potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food).
2. (B) Except as specified in ¶ (C), a take-home food container refilled with food that is
not potentially hazardous(time/temperature control for safety food) shall be cleaned as
specified under ¶ 4-603.17(B).
3. (C) Personal take-out beverage containers, such as thermally insulated bottles, nonspill coffee
cups, and promotional beverage glasses, may be refilled by employees or the consumer if
refilling is a contamination -free process as specified under ¶¶ 4-204.13(A), (8), and (D).
4.
Jason Higa
Chief Executive Officer
FCH Enterprises, Inc.
Zippy's Restaurants -Administration Offices
(808) 973 0880 ext. 5002
jhiga(a�zippVs.com
APPENDIX
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COUNTY OF HAWAII •_ STATE OF HAWAII
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RESOLUTION NO. 683 16
A RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS TO REDUCE LAND-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS TO MARINE DEBRIS,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HAWAII ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY
INITIATIVE STAKEHOLDERS TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force (HIPSIS) is comprised of participants from divergent backgrounds and interests as
designated by Resolution No. 565-16, Draft 3; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS task force completed the third of its three scheduled meetings
on October 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force agrees that marine debris is harmful to marine life
due to entanglement and ingestion and habitat destruction such as physical interference by
obstruction of sunlight and smothering of marine life; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force believes many residents and visitors are not aware
of the serious degree of harm to marine birds and fish caused by marine debris; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force also agrees that marine debris along the shoreline
and on the near shore reef detracts from the beauty of Hawaii Island, which is detrimental to
tourism, an important source of economic wellbeing; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force agrees that the County and its residents can do more
to prevent land-based refuse from becoming marine debris; and
WHEREAS, education programs aimed at the quantifiable reduction of marine debris in
terms of source reduction of potential litter and at minimizing litter that may find its way to the
ocean is a critical step to reduce marine debris; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that
sufficient funds be budgeted for the next and future fiscal years for educational programs for
Hawaii County aimed at reducing land-based marine debris.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Office of the Mayor, Department of Environmental Management, and the
Finance Department.
Dated at
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawai i
Hawaii, this day of
1 hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on
A'T'TEST
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INT DUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
2
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RESOLUTION NO. 684 16
A RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY TO JOIN MALAMA 808 AND
ENCOURAGE THE USE OF LITTERATI, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HAWAII
ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE STAKEHOLDERS TASK
FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Hawai` i Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders
(HIPSIS) Task Force is comprised of participants from divergent backgrounds and interests as
designated by Resolution No. 565-16, Draft 3; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force completed the third of its three scheduled meetings
on October 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force agrees that litter left by visitors and residents along
the roadsides, parks, beaches, and other locations detract from the beauty of Hawaii Island; and
WHEREAS, such litter may be unsanitary and may ultimately find its way to the ocean,
which is harmful to marine life; and
WHEREAS, the HIPSIS Task Force agrees that the County should join Malama 808, a
private sector program, whose mission is to promote best practices for litter prevention to keep
our land and waters clean; and
WHEREAS, the County's participation in Malama 808 (www.malama808.org) can serve
as a model for Hawaii Island restaurants and businesses to participate and join more than 100
restaurants and businesses in Malama 808's pledge to:
- Keep trash control at the forefront of our management practices and conduct regular
reviews of trash control procedures.
- Survey our establishments to ensure that there are enough receptacles, and they are in the
correct places to make disposing trash and recyclables convenient and effective.
- Ensure that trash and recycling receptacles are appropriately covered to prevent trash
from flying away.
- Assess the trash that's collected on and around our establishments, and when there is a
problem with trash escaping, take steps to correct the problem.
- Educate our employees and customers on the importance of making sure trash is
managed properly.
- Consult best management practices for trash control and adapt them to our local needs;
and
WHEREAS, Litterati is a website program (http://www.litterati.or�, ) founded by Jeff
Kirschner that encourages people to send digital photographs identifying the type and location of
litter to the literati internet data base; and
WHEREAS, the digital photographs are collected via #litterati-tagged photos on
Instagram; and
WHEREAS, joining Litterati is simply a matter of downloading the free internet app
available on-line from Litterati LLC, and following the app instructions to photograph, identify,
and tag by geographic location, each piece of litter that will then be properly disposed of; and
WHEREAS, by joining Litterati, the County, through its participating employees, will
collect data about the type and location of litter found and will identify litter -laden areas on
Hawaii Island; and
WHEREAS, use of Litterati will encourage efforts to reduce litter on Hawaii Island; and
WHEREAS, such identification specific to Hawaii Island will assist the County and
others to target specific geographic locations and types of litter reduction needed; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that the
County join Malama 808 and that the County encourage its employees and the public to use the
Litterati internet program.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Office of the Mayor and Department of Environmental Management.
Dated at
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii, this day of
1 hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on
ATTEST
20
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COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO
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COUNTY OF HAWAII
STATE OF HAWAI `I
RESOLUTION NO
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION TO MINIMIZE THE USE OF PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES BY
INSTALLING WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS AT COUNTY OF HAWAI'I
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ISLAND WIDE.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force, hereinafter referred to as HIPSIS Task Force, is comprised of participants from divergent
backgrounds and interests as designated in Resolution No. 565-16, Draft 3, adopted unanimously
by the Hawai'i County Council on August 20, 2016; and
WHEREAS, at its third session held on October 6, 2016, members of the HIPSIS Task
Force who attended in person at the Hilo Council Chambers, via Kona videoconference satellite, and
via phone, voted unanimously on a solution that addresses recyclability and environmental
sustainability concerns, as well as, waste recovery and liter management, which would be to
encourage the use of water filling stations at all County of Hawai'i Parks and Recreation facilities;
and
WHEREAS, according to a presentation through University of Hawaii at Manoa,
approximately 29 billion plastic bottles are disposed of worldwide, and though 17% are
recycled, the remaining 24 billion plastic bottles end up in ocean waters, causing detrimental
impacts to our marine life; and
WHEREAS, these discarded plastic bottles also end up in our landfills, which can
pollute surrounding soil and groundwater with toxins and leachate. When trash decomposes, it
releases methane and other greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change causing health
problems to humans and animals; and
WHEREAS, University of Hawa`i at Hilo implemented this concept over a year ago and
it has proven to be a highly effective approach to minimizing the use of plastic bottles by
encouraging students to drink cool, clean, and safer water, in refillable water containers, such as
Hydro Flasks; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
hereby requests the Department of Parks and Recreation to encourage minimizing the use of
plastic water bottles by installing water bottle filling stations at County of Hawaii Parks and
Recreation facilities island wide, as recommended unanimously by the Hawaii Island Packaging
Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Departments of Water Supply and Public Works
shall assist Department of Parks and Recreation, as deemed necessary, with the installation of
water bottle filling stations at all County Parks and Recreational facilities.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Office of the Mayor, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation,
Managing -Chief Engineer of Department of Water Supply, and all members of the Hawaii
Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force.
Dated at , Hawai`i, this day of , 20
INTRODUCED BY:
4COUNC71E'M�BER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on
ATTEST
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
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ROLL CALL VOTE
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RESOLUTION NO. 708 16
A RESOLUTION URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENCOURAGE
MANUFACTURING OF PACKAGING ON HAWAI'I ISLAND THAT IS ALIGNED
WITH THE INTEGRATED RESOURCE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
ZERO WASTE POLICIES.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force, hereinafter referred to as HIPSIS Task Force, is comprised of participants from divergent
backgrounds and interests as designated in Resolution No. 565-16, Draft 3, adopted unanimously
by the Hawai'i County Council on August 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 356-07, Draft 2, a resolution to embrace and adopt the
principles of zero waste as a long-term goal for Hawaii County and to incorporate the zero
waste philosophy into the County of Hawaii Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management
Plan (IRSWMP), was adopted by the County Council, December 19, 2007;
WHEREAS, at its third session held on October 6, 2016, members of the HIPSIS Task
Force who attended in person at the Hilo Council Chambers, via Kona videoconference satellite,
and via phone, voted unanimously on a solution that will reduce the amount of product and
packaging waste that enters our ocean, which is detrimental to marine life; and
WHEREAS, the solution is to encourage manufacturing packaging on Hawai'i Island
that is aligned with the IRSWMP and zero waste policies; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.2.2 of the County of Hawaii IRSWMP states, in part, "...one of
the fundamental principles of zero waste is redesigning products and packaging, by taking into
account the entire life -cycle of a product. In contrast to the current emphasis on disposability,
products and packaging within the zero waste framework are designed with an emphasis on
minimal use of materials, use of recycled and benign resources, longer product lives, and
maximum potential for every product to be repaired, reused, or recycled...."; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.5.11 `Maintain Active State and Regional Profile on Zero Waste
Public Policy' of the County of Hawaii IRSWMP states, "The County could work with State
and Federal legislators and encourage other communities in the region to adopt similar zero
waste goals and plans. This effort could include a coordinated effort with regional cooperation,
to support state and national efforts to adopt:
• Extended producer responsibility.
• Deposit programs.
• Funding of zero waste initiatives through statewide or regional landfill surcharges
and product charges.
• Change school collection contracts to include recycling.
• Full cost accounting for waste disposal.
• Packaging levies (for example, on plastic bags).
• Minimum recycled content standards for additional products.
• Design for the environment programs.
• Green procurement and green building guidelines for the public sector.
• National measuring, monitoring and reporting in achieving zero waste goals.
• New mechanisms for financial assurance for post -closure liabilities for landfills.
Estimated cost: There would be little cost associated with this option beyond some staff time
spent on zero waste advocacy, and modest expenses for supplies;" now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
hereby encourages manufacturing of packaging on Hawai'i Island that is aligned with Integrated
Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan and zero waste policies, as recommended by the
Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawaii Department of
Environmental Management and members of the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability
Initiative Stakeholders Task Force work collaboratively with Federal, State, County, and private
agencies to provide guidance regarding the implementation of this resolution as provided herein.
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to Mayor William P. Kenoi, Department of Environmental Management Director
Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, and all members of the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability
Initiative Stakeholders Task Force.
Dated at
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
Hawaii, this day of
1 hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
Countv of Hawaii on
ATTEST
20
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO
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COUNTY OF HAWAII _•
RESOLUTION NO.
STATE OF HAWAII
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR THE HAWAII
ISLAND PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE STAKEHOLDERS TASK
FORCE.
WHEREAS, the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders Task
Force, hereinafter referred to as HIPSIS Task Force, is comprised of participants from divergent
backgrounds and interests as designated in Resolution No. 565-16, Draft 3, adopted unanimously
by the Hawai'i County Council on August 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 565-16, Draft 3, provides in part: "this task force will be
dissolved on December 2, 2016, unless prior to that date the Council approves by way of
resolution a one-year extension; and
WHEREAS, at its third session held on October 6, 2016, the majority members of the
HIPSIS Task Force who attended in person at the Hilo Council Chambers, via Kona
videoconference satellite, and via phone, voted to extend the life of the HIPSIS Task Force for
one-year; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to identify solutions that will
reduce the amount of product and packaging waste that enters our ocean, which is detrimental to
marine life; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to identify solutions addressing
recyclability and environmental sustainability concerns; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to identify safety performance
measures of retailers' and producers' products and packaging; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to identify strategies to increase
economic opportunity and business development; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to identify superior production
and labeling methods and techniques with the goal of reducing depletion of viable resources; and
WHEREAS, this stakeholder task force shall continue to address concerns and identify
solutions to waste recovery and litter management; and
WHEREAS, Section 92-2.5, subsection (a) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes provides that
two council members may discuss between themselves matters relating to official board business
to enable them to perform their duties faithfully, as long as no commitment to vote is made or
sought and the two members do not constitute a quorum of their board; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII that it
hereby extends the life of the Hawaii Island Packaging Sustainability Initiative Stakeholders
Task Force for a one-year extension, as a continuous effort to take incremental steps toward
achieving zero waste.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council Members Daniel K. Paleka, Jr. and
Margaret Wille shall each appoint one council member to continue the role established in
Resolution 565-16, Draft 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this task force will be comprised of the County of
Hawai'i Environmental Management Director, Department of Research and Development
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Director, respective representation from Hawaii State Department of Health, Hawaii Wildlife
Fund, Surfrider Foundation Hilo Chapter, Sustainable Island Products, and Recycle Hawai'i.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Departments of Environmental Management
and Research and Development, and their respective staff, shall work collaboratively to organize,
regulate, and manage the actions of the HIPSIS Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this task force meet at least once every three weeks
and shall submit quarterly reports to the Council that provide all findings and recommendations
of the task force, including all alternatives for specific measures to address the appropriate
recommendations in the County of Hawaii Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management
Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this task force will be dissolved a year from the
date this resolution is adopted by the Council.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall forward copies of this
resolution to the Honorable William P. Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawaii; Bobby Jean Leithead-
Todd, Director of Environmental Management; Linda Peters, Department of Environmental
Management Solid Waste Division Recycling Coordinator; John DeFries, Director of Research
and Development; Ellen Cunningham, Department of Research and Development Economic
Development Specialist; Dr. Virginia "Ginny" Pressler, MD, MBA, FACS, Director of Hawaii
State Department of Health; Wendy Okazaki, Hawaii State Department of Health Solid Waste
Division Recycling Coordinator; Megan Lamson, Vice President of Hawaii Wildlife Fund;
Jonathan Wong, Surfrider Foundation Hilo Chapter Representative; John Elkjer, Sustainable
Island Products; Elizabeth Elkjer, Sustainable Island Products Marketing Director; and Paul
Buklarewicz, Recycle Hawai'i Executive Director.
Dated at , Hawai`i, this day of , 20
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the
County of Hawaii on
ATTEST:
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES ABS EX
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DAVID
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KANUHA
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PALEKA
POINDEXTER
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Reference:
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO.
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