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Journal article documents sunscreen runoff from beach showers in Hawaiʻi as an environmental threat

In advance of Maui County’s ban on reef-damaging chemical sunscreens taking effect on Oct. 1 of this year, Councilmember Kelly Takaya King announced she and Councilmember Tamara Paltin have co-authored a scientific journal article documenting that sunscreen washed off at beach showers in Hawai‘i pollutes the environment at levels that pose a threat to shore and marine ecosystems.

Maui County Enacts Historic Bill Prohibiting Non-Mineral Sunscreens

Bill 135 was introduced by Maui County Councilmember Kelly Takaya King, and was signed into law as Ordinance 5306 by Maui Mayor Michael Victorino on Dec. 6. It will take effect on Oct. 1, 2022.

Maui County Council Passes Historic Bill Prohibiting Non-Mineral Sunscreens

The Maui County Council unanimously passed Bill 135 to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of non-mineral sunscreens.

Coalition Petitions Federal Government to Ban “Coral-Killing Chemicals” in Sunscreens

A coalition of 60 community leaders, conservation organizations, businesses, elected officials and academics has petitioned the federal government to ban three chemicals from sunscreens and other personal care products. The petition cites scientific studies on the dangers to Hawai‘i’s coral reefs and coastal ecosystems posed by oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene.

VIDEO: Hawaiʻi’s New Law Requires Reef-Safe Sunscreens; Free Informational Materials Available for the Public

Starting Jan. 1, 2021, a new state law goes into effect in Hawaiʻi that prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate that are harmful to the coral reef. Free materials to educate visitors and residents are available.

Petition Seeks US Ban on Chemicals in Sunscreen

The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration today to ban two  chemicals from sunscreens and other personal care products that they say are killing precious coral and damaging reefs.

Hawai‘i Ingredient Ban on Sunscreen and Pesticides, First in Nation if Signed

If signed into law, Hawai‘i will become the first state in the nation to ban the sale of all sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, and the first…

Maui Senators Move on Pesticides and Oxybenzone Bills

Senate Bill 2571 bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate without a prescription…

Council Seeks to Strengthen Sunscreen Ban Bill Before Final Vote

While council members expressed support for the protection of coral reefs damaged by the products, they also raised reservations over legal implications

Maui Committee to Hear From Experts on Sunscreen and Coral Reef Damage

The presentation comes as the committee considers proposed legislation that would ban the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in Maui County.