HI SR111

Encourages Hawaii to adopt recommendations from the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty, which aims to end plastic pollution through regulations on production, consumption, and disposal across the full lifecycle of plastics.

Calls for phasing out single-use plastics including plastic bags, straws, to-go containers, and polystyrene food ware, with an overall reduction in plastic packaging by 30% over twelve years (10% by 2027).

Supports promoting refill and reuse container systems to replace single-use plastics and implementing chemical monitoring and testing throughout plastic lifecycles.

Encourages adoption of the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration recommendations to reduce plastic and microplastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean while protecting marine biodiversity and integrating scientific and traditional knowledge.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the UN Secretary General, UN Environment Programme, UN Development Programme, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and the Governor.