Urges Hawaii's County of Hawaii and City and County of Honolulu to ban disposable bodyboards to protect marine environments.
This resolution urges the County of Hawaii and City and County of Honolulu to adopt ordinances banning the sale, rental, and distribution of disposable bodyboards. These bodyboards, often made of polystyrene, can disintegrate into plastic foam that pollutes reefs, shorelines, and marine ecosystems. The resolution highlights similar bans in other counties and aims to reduce waste, support responsible tourism, and promote a smaller environmental footprint.
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