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From: Mark GordonYO F AWA 1 t
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Richards,Tim;Rep.Cindy Evans;seninouve(@capitol.hawaii.a I 7: /18
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Subject: Please SUPPORT Bill 13
Date: Friday,August 25,2017 12:17:09 PM
Aloha! •
So glad and happy to hear Bill 13 Passed the Environmental Management Commission Unanimously !!
I believe that this Bill is a great environmental step for Hawaii Island.Hopefully,other Neighboring Islands and the State as a
whole will have similar Regulations.'
As an environmental,health and safety engineer,I can confirm that Polystyrene is VERY detrimental to marine and wildlife.
Creatures on land and in the oceans ingest this material,cannot digest it and many times die.In addition,Polystyrene foam is
not degradable,sitting for years and years on land,as well as in the oceans.This material ends up filling up our already full
landfills on the Island,since it does not degrade.
As you may be aware,many States have passed similar regulations banning Polystyrene.
I encourage all of you to Vote in Favor of Bill 13 for our environment on land and in the sea.
Mahalo for allowing me to share my comments and observations.
Mark Gordon
Waikoloa HI.
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