January 10, 2011 - By MELISSA TANJI, Staff Writer
WAILUKU - From grocery stores to toy stores, businesses beginning on Tuesday will no longer be giving out plastic bags to their customers. The county's plastic bag ban takes effect then, following a long publicity campaign.
Last week, businesses and county officials were busy preparing for the ordinance to take effect.
Jerry Masaki, general manager at Pukalani Superette, said he has banners hanging outside his store along with posters inside and employees wearing buttons to remind customers of the change and to encourage them to bring in their recyclable bags. Read More
