A provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics pollution statewide will take effect on Thursday, Nov. 4 when food-service businesses may provide single-use plastic straws to a customer only upon request. Food-service businesses includes all restaurants, convenience stores and fast-food businesses, each of which must also educate their employees and customers about the restriction.
The restriction on single-use plastic straws is part of a broader state law enacted in 2020 banning the sale or provision of single-use plastic carryout bags from stores and food-service businesses; single-use paper carryout bags from grocery stores larger than or equal to 2,500 square feet; and use of polystyrene foam food-service products. These additional provisions of the law take effect on May 4, 2022 and will supersede any established local laws at that time.
For more information, including links to resources for businesses, you can see the full press release here.
BAG UP MERCER!
In May of 2022, the New Jersey Plastic Pollution Reduction Act will serve as one of the strongest plastic bag bans in our country. To stay ahead of this legislation, the Mercer County Office of Economic Development and the Department of Planning created a webinar to discuss this new law with State officials from the Business Action Center and the New Jersey Clean Communities.
Please take a look at the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act webinar on our Mercer County YouTube Channel, and contact us with any question regarding this new law. View the webinar at https://youtu.be/UrdKL8RY5yU
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