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From: Glorianne Garza <gkgarza@sbcglobal.net> Date Fn.ry, 1 2017
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 4:34 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. This is a hugely important issue for our ocean, aina and
those we share it with. This issue has far greater implications, not just for Hawai'i island, but our entire
state, and the planet. We must do the right thing for future generations and the wildlife we must
protect. We must lose the mentality of"just throwing it AWAY". There is NO AWAY! As a volunteer
who works with Sustainable Coastlines and other groups to clean up our beaches, it is shocking to
see the devastating effects of our unwillingness to change. Please think of the future and not the
short term saving a few pennies. Just say NO, to Styrofoam! I support Bill 13! Please do the same!
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Glorianne Garza
Volcano, Hawai'i
Glorianne Garza
gkgarza@sbcglobal.net
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