Strong support for HB 2125 -- Reduce Usage of Disposable Plastic Checkout Bags

78 people have submitted testimony for this bill so far.

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Strong support for

Name of Bill

HB 2125 -- Reduce Usage of Disposable Plastic Checkout Bags

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Environmental Protection

Description of Bill

The Bill benefits the environment and the State. To encourage the use of reusable bags, businesses will charge 20 cents for each disposable plastic checkout bag given to a consumer, beginning on January 1, 2011. The 20 cents will go to the State's general fund.

Hearing

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 08:30 AM

Sample Talking Points

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Some talking points:

Plastic bags are a hazard to our natural environment because they:

1. never completely biodegrade; they remain in our environment forever.

2. are a significant source of litter and crowd our limited landfills

3. endanger marine life and decrease the health of our oceans

4. require fossil fuels to manufacture

A fee on plastic bags will:

1. discourage consumers from using plastic bags

2. encourage consumers to use reusable bags

3. help the State balance its budget

4. reduce the amount of plastic waste Hawaii produces

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