Starting today, most grocery stores in the Garden State will not be allowed to give out single-use plastic or paper bags.
will not be allowed to give out single-use plastic or paper bags.Customers can bring their own bags, or purchase reusable bags.Restaurants can still use paper bags for take-out, but no single-use plastic bags and no polystyrene containers.The convenience store giant will launch its 'Skip the Bag for Good' initiative in all 272 New Jersey stores on May 4.
Environmental scientists at Stockton University say getting rid of long-lasting single-use plastic bags will benefit New Jersey's ecosystems and animals.
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