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Murashige, Laura
From: K L <uludream@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,,September 16, 2019 11:16 AM SEP 16 19
To: Council Testimony
Subject: I Oppose Resolution 301
Dear County Council Chairman Aaron Chung and the County Council,
I strongly oppose Resolution 301 proposing an incinerator.
At this stage in the climate crisis, I believe the time for burning anything for energy has passed. We have a
responsibility to stop releasing CO2,not find new sources of fuel. An incinerator would also lead us to view the
Big Island's waste stream as a commodity (fuel for an incinerator), thus eliminating incentives to reduce our
waste. I have observed residents on Oahu who believe it's easier to "bum it instead of reducing,reusing or
recycling" and feel our county has a opportunity to do so much better. This is a critical time for Hawaii to make
the right choices--instead of incineration, I ask you to support the planned commercial composting facility, and
grow our recycling programs.
As the parent of young children in Hilo, I urge the council to oppose Resolution 301 and protect our island
home for future generations.
Sincerely,
Katherine Inouye Lau
Waiakea Uka, Hilo
comm. 149.
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