by BTS | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog |
We never did celebrate the one year anniversary of last July’s Hawai’i “Sunscreen Bill” signing. Though it was a momentous occasion after three years of diligent work… it was also a weird day seeing “politics” in action. Officials... 
by BTS | Jan 11, 2019 | Blog, Reef Safe Sunscreen |
Hawai’i banned octinoxate and oxybenzone in sunscreens with a bill that goes into effect in 2021. Since then Palau has followed suit, while many other countries concerned about the decline of their coral reefs and contamination of their marine life are debating... 
by BTS | Dec 17, 2018 | Blog, Hawaii Sunscreen, Natural Sunscreen, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Resources |
Hormone disruptors, toxins, carcinogens, preservatives in many popular sunscreens can negatively impact people, corals, aquatic and marine life. In 2018, Hawai’i passed a ban on sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate – two of the more dangerous ingredients –... 
by BTS | Jul 4, 2018 | Blog, Hawaii Sunscreen, Legislation, Oxybenzone, Sunscreen Legislation |
Governor Ige signed the sunscreen bill into law – banning the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone & octinoxate in Hawai’i. This bill won’t go into effect until 2021 so our work has just begun! If you’re interested in donating or... 
by BTS | Jun 14, 2018 | Blog, Legislation |
GREAT NEWS! Hawai’i Governor Ige will be signing the “Sunscreen Bill” SB2571 on July 3rd at Hanauma Bay. This will ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in an effort to protect Hawai’i corals, marine life and people.... 