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No More Plastic Forks? New Jersey’s Big ‘Skip the Stuff’ Law Takes Effect August 1

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New Jersey’s “Skip the Stuff” Law: What You Need to Know About the Plastic Fork Ban

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New Jersey is taking another major step toward reducing single-use plastic waste across the state. Beginning August 1, the Garden State’s new “Skip the Stuff” law officially goes into effect, changing how restaurants, takeout spots, and food service businesses provide single-use utensils and condiment packets to customers.

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NJ is About to get Forked: Bill to Ban Automatic Utensils and Condiments Advances in Trenton

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Say Goodbye to Surprise Forks! NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Automatic Utensils, But Small Business Owners Fear $1,000 Fines

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New Jersey’s Plastic Battle Targets Forks and Condiments

Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey, a state that famously led the way with a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, is once again setting its legislative sights on reducing plastic waste. A new bill, sponsored by State Senators Bob Smith and Raj Mukherji, aims to drastically reduce the number of single-use utensils and condiments automatically provided with takeout and delivery orders.

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