HI SCR40

Urges Hawaii County and the City and County of Honolulu to adopt ordinances banning the sale, rental, and distribution of disposable bodyboards made of polystyrene (Styrofoam)

Disposable bodyboards disintegrate quickly during use or when discarded, leaving plastic foam that pollutes reefs, shorelines, and marine ecosystems

Maui County adopted a similar ban in 2022 to limit bodyboards discarded on beaches after only a few uses

Kauai County Council unanimously adopted a comparable ordinance banning polystyrene foam bodyboards to protect marine environments

Statewide bans across all counties would help reduce waste, support responsible tourism, and promote a smaller environmental footprint