NJ’s War on Plastic: What You Need to Know About the New “Skip the Stuff” Laws
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Trenton NJ, New Jersey is officially doubling down on its reputation as one of the strictest environmental regulators in the country. If you thought the 2022 ban on plastic bags was a big adjustment, get ready for August 1, 2026.
The Garden State is moving beyond bags and foam to tackle the “junk” in your takeout bag. From “request-only” condiments to mandatory reusable forks for dine-in, NJ’s newest legislation is designed to slash the millions of tons of plastic waste that end up in landfills each year.
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