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From: Mattie Larson <mattiemae@upcyclehi.com> Date - • t
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 2:43 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: I support Bill 13 to reduce polystyrene foam food containers on Hawaii Island!
Aloha members of the council,
I support the initiative proposed by Councilwoman O'Hara to reduce the amount of polystyrene foam food
containers &food service ware on Hawai'i Island starting on July 1st, 2018. It is important for us to make
decisions that promote the health and wellness of our island communities and native wildlife. Bill 13 is one of
such crucial steps in the right direction, and will lead us on a pathway towards a zero-waste and sustainability
for our island home.
As a local resident who has grown up on Hawaii island I have seen the damaging effects of styrofoam on our
local ecosystem and it saddens me to be continually confronted by this material from the ocean to the
mountains. We need to live our state motto and truly take our responsibility as stewards of our land
seriously. If for no other reason, we must keep our lands clean and our landfills low so that we can continue to
provide a foundation for our state's number one industry: tourism.
We live in what is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, therefore we must take actions
to keep it that way. Please be leaders and help show by examples. The solutions are there, we just need
legislation to help put them into play.
Many thanks for your time and consideration.
Malama ia'oe a me ka aina,
Mattie Mae Larson of Kailua-Kona,raised in Holualoa.
Owner,&Designer
Upcycle Hawaii
(808) 937-5608
www.upcyclehi.com
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle... Create!
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