Single-use plastic bottles used for toiletries in Hawaii's hotels are said to be a major environmental problem in some areas.
Legislators in Hawaii's House of Representatives have advanced a new bill that would ban hotels from providing the single-use plastic bottles used for toiletries.
The legislation aims to do away with plastic toiletries, which are said to contribute greatly to Hawaii's growing problem with plastic pollution. Before the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of tourists were visiting the islands each month. These guests also contributed to garbage problems for the state, especially in hotels and resorts, where most people stay.
She wrote that because of this,"laws such as HB1645 are needed to ensure that businesses commit to reducing their single-use plastic footprint. HB1645 will represent an important step towards eliminating unnecessary single-use plastics and improving the sustainability of the hospitality industry in Hawaii."
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