Nov 7, 2017

eBay removes 'Hawaiian sand' listings

EBay has removed items listed for sale on its website that claimed to contain small amounts of Hawaiian sand. The sand, from various parts of Hawaii, ranged in price from $3.50 to $35, the Hawaii-Tribune Herald said. Before a revision of the US law in 2013, one gallon of sand per day was allowed to be taken. "We've removed the active listings on the marketplace and have educated the sellers that listing these products [is] against eBay policy." In August 2017, the Mediterranean island of Sardinia also introduced a law banning the removal of sand.

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