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Murashige, Laura
From: James Long <daegnut@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:26 AM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: I support Bill 13 to reduce polystyrene foam food containers on Hawai'i Island!
Aloha members of the council,
I strongly 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 there are currently known alternatives, albeit at the moment, more costly up front,this should not deter us from
moving forward to a more ecologically sound alternative.There is no excuse.The roadside/landfill/rubbish end costs are
too great not to ban polystyrene food containers.
Mahalo nui for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
(James Long, Na'alehu, HI)
Aloha 'Aina!
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