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Council approves second reading to phase single-use plastic from city vending machines; some members and testifiers voice objections
Summary
The City Council passed second reading on a measure to remove single-use plastic beverage containers from vending machines on city property. Several councilmembers and public speakers raised concerns about impacts on local vendors, recyclability of PET bottles and exemptions for blind vendors.
The Honolulu City Council on Tuesday advanced a measure to limit single-use plastic beverage bottles in vending machines on city property, passing the ordinance on second reading despite objections from several councilmembers and public testifiers.
What the ordinance covers: The version before the council limits the scope to vending machines on city-owned properties and city vending services. Councilmembers clarified that the intent is a phased approach rather than a comprehensive ban of all single-use plastics across the island.
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