NJ Bag Ban Goes Into Effect

One of the strictest bans on single-use bags in the country has gone into effect in New Jersey. The ban started at midnight today, Fox 5 NY reports.

“Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bags that stream annually into our landfills, rivers, and oceans,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.

Some products are exempt until 2024, including long-handled polystyrene spoons, cups of two ounces or less, meat and fish trays, any food product pre-packaged by a manufacturer, and any other foam foodservice item deemed necessary by state regulators. People will be able to bring reusable bags to the store or the store can sell reusable bags. Restaurants will still be allowed to provide single-use paper bags and food will still be allowed to be delivered in plastic containers.

{Matzav.com}