Hawaii HB348 prohibits lodging establishments from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to guests.

Hawaii HB348 aims to reduce plastic waste by prohibiting lodging establishments from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to guests. The ban applies to lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations starting January 1, 2026, and to those with fifty or fewer accommodations starting January 1, 2028. Lodging establishments may use bulk dispensers or provide products in non-plastic containers. The Department of Health may inspect and issue citations for violations, with civil penalties up to $2,000.

Hawaii HB348 prohibits lodging establishments from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to guests.

Hawaii HB348 aims to reduce plastic waste by prohibiting lodging establishments from providing small plastic containers of personal care products to guests. The ban applies to lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations starting January 1, 2026, and to those with fifty or fewer accommodations starting January 1, 2028. Lodging establishments may use bulk dispensers or provide products in non-plastic containers. The Department of Health may inspect and issue citations for violations, with civil penalties up to $2,000.