Plastic Bag Ban Begins Today

[Mr.feshamon]

In my opinion...this so called environmental protection Law is a joke. I mean why do we still see plastic material in stores, supermarkets etc. If the government is really concern of plastic materials getting into or affecting our environment then why only ban plastic bags? I have to be honest....i see more plastic bottles and other plastic materials littered throughout the state more then plastic bags. Why only certain islands/counties the law took effect. If there is any place that needs to ban plastic bags, Oahu is the place that needs it the most yet it will not take effect for them till 2015. Go Figure! This is what blew me away the most....The Law allowed vendors to charge a fee (what ever amount they desire) to a customer which uses the vendors plastic bags prior 2014. Every penny vendors took in for the use of their plastic bags is 100% profit. Why is the State accomodating vendors/corporations and taxing us the people. If there is going to be a ban...them ban it! In my opinion...the State law makers is not really serious of protecting our local environment. Another reason behind it...politics like usual!.