FPA Signs Coalition Letter for Hawaii’s House Bill HB 1326 (Lowen) – Packaging Waste Reduction Program Mandate

The organizations listed above are commenting with concerns on House Bill 1326 that seeks to establish a 70% packaging waste reduction program in the State of Hawaii. The above listed associations have worked successfully with legislatures across the country in response to different bills regarding packaging producer responsibility and waste reduction. Many of our member companies are working to achieve goals made to improve the design of packaging through reasonable source reduction, improved recyclability, and increased recycled content. We support the state’s efforts to evaluate their solid-waste system and improve the management of packaging materials in the municipal waste stream with a needs assessment.