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NJ ban limits single-use utensils, condiments at restaurants
Starting Aug. 1, restaurants in the state can provide the items only when requested, in an effort to reduce plastic waste and support litter cleanup programs.
NJ lawmakers advance single-use utensil, synthetic dye bills
During the lame duck session, legislators are targeting bills on single-use utensils and synthetic food dyes, alongside a craft beverage promotion measure.
Hoboken council adopts ‘Skip the Stuff’ ordinance to reduce plastic waste
If signed by Mayor Ravi Bhalla, a law banning restaurants from handing out single-use items unless a customer specifically requests them will go into effect Sept. 1.
Poll: Support for NJ’s single-use plastic bag ban dips slightly
A month before the policy went into effect in April 2022, just 38% of residents brought their own bags when grocery shopping; now, 89% do, according to the latest survey from Monmouth University.
A year after NJ’s plastic bag ban, Murphy admin says state is cleaner, greener
In that time, the New Jersey Food Council’s 2,000 grocery store members have eliminated more than 5.5 billion single-use plastic and 110 million single-use paper bags from entering the waste stream and environment.
Assembly considers more restrictions on single-use plastics
Under a newly introduced bill, food service businesses in the state would no longer be allowed to provide this type of cutlery or condiment packs unless a customer specifically requests them.
