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.... by BTS | Apr 18, 2018 | Blog, Legislation |
by BTS | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Hawaii Sunscreen, Legislation, Oxybenzone |
We spoke with Lisa Bishop, President of Friends of Hanauma Bay, at the Hawaii State Capitol this week about the Oxybenzone Bill, the sunscreen problem, and what Hanauma could look like in 15-20 years if we don’t act... 
by BTS | Apr 29, 2017 | Blog, Legislation, Reef Safe Sunscreen |
THE “OXYBENZONE BILL” IS DEAD. One thing Hawaii legislators succeeded in doing this session, kill all sunscreen bills (and many of the needed environmental bills. On a positive, let’s not wait for politicians – time to take it upon ourselves... by BTS | Apr 27, 2017 | Legislation |
4/27 4:30 pm update: Rep Lee is still working on an acceptable draft of the bill. There are still ISSUES on the House side. Committee reconvening tomorrow 3:30. Tonight if can, please email all conferees (below). Tell them to vote yes on SB1150 SD2 HD3 CD1. We do not... 