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J. Justin Wilson, senior research analyst at the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Consumer Freedom, forwarded the following statement after the Hawaii County Council’s Environmental Management Committee this week approved a bill aimed at reducing the use of plastic grocery bags: “While Big Island lawmakers consider instituting a ban on plastic bags, you should consider this: […]

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Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor A bill to reduce the number of plastic bags on the Big Island is heading to the County Council after approval Tuesday by the Environmental Management Committee. The bill, re-introduced by Kohala Councilman Pete Hoffmann, passed with a 5-3 vote and will move up to the full council for […]

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