Maui was the first county in Hawaii to ban single-use plastic bags in 2008, and the law went into effect in Jan. 2011 (Read More). Surfrider's Maui Chapter supported the bill and was part of the coalition to help pass it into law (Read More). Surfrider activist Pasha Reshikov created a powerful short film MANA KAI that explores the relationship of humans and the ocean, while showcasing plastic pollution effects on the island.
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