HONOLULU — Retailers on Oahu are gearing up for the island’s plastic bag ban, which begins July 1. ADVERTISING HONOLULU — Retailers on Oahu are gearing up for the island’s plastic bag ban, which begins July 1. Honolulu news station
HONOLULU — Retailers on Oahu are gearing up for the island’s plastic bag ban, which begins July 1.
Honolulu news station Hawaii News Now reports Honolulu officials sent out compliance forms to 9,200 businesses. Of those, about 4,000 have replied.
About 10 percent of those who responded say they are switching to compostable bags. About 30 percent of respondents say they are ordering thicker plastic bags that are considered reusable.
Honolulu officials are hoping shoppers will bring reusable bags made with renewable materials once the ban is in place.
Officials plan to send out another round of compliance forms to those who have not responded.
