HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR091520MO2
THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 10, 2020
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
SARAH K. BLANE, CHIEF OF STAFF
Tel (808) 241-4900
Fax (808) 241-6877
Mayor Kawakami signs Bill No. 2775 restricting the use and sale of
polystyrene foam food service containers
LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed Bill No. 2775, restricting the use and
sale of polystyrene foam food service containers, today, Sept. 15.
The bill, introduced by Councilmembers Mason Chock and KipuKai Kuali‘i, was passed
after a 4-2 vote at Council chambers on Wednesday.
“Mahalo to the Kaua‘i County Council for passing this bill that will help to lessen the
impact of waste on our island – both on land and in the ocean,” said Mayor Derek S. K.
Kawakami. “Restricting these types of containers will further public health and encourage the
use of environmentally-safe products.”
The ordinance to restrict of the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers
will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
Link to virtual bill signing:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=800046127426415&extid=ozAzIOmhjgiovGf2.
###