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Hawaii Council Advances Bill to Ban Single-Use Plastics

10/11/2025

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The Hawaii County Council committee advanced Bill 83 on October 10, 2025, introduced by Rebecca Villegas and Michelle Galimba (both Hawaii County Council members), to ban single-use plastic and polystyrene foodware.
Some council members expressed concerns about costs and compliance.
The committee unanimously forwarded Bill 83 to the Environmental Management Commission.
Action was postponed until October 21.
The bill would take effect one year after signing by the mayor.

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Story summary

The Hawaii County Council committee advanced Bill 83 on October 10, 2025, introduced by Rebecca Villegas and Michelle Galimba (both Hawaii County Council members), to ban single-use plastic and polystyrene foodware.
Some council members expressed concerns about costs and compliance.
The committee unanimously forwarded Bill 83 to the Environmental Management Commission.
Action was postponed until October 21.
The bill would take effect one year after signing by the mayor.