In 2022, NJ banned single-use plastic carryout bags Author says the move led to more waste, not less Cites studies finding that reusable and paper bags often require more energy to make Urges repeal ...

New Jersey’s war on plastic continues. With plastic bags a thing of the past, the state Legislature has set its sights on a new target. The days of finding a surprise fork and knife in the bottom of a ...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the state's ban on single-use plastic bags and straws in 2020. Critics say it is inconvenient and makes grocery trips more expensive. (Photo by New Jersey Monitor) ...

During an interview with Megyn Kelly, Jack Ciattarelli spoke about a major sleeper issue that could energize voters in New Jersey: repealing the ban on single-use paper and plastic shopping bags.

New Jersey is taking aim at plastic again, and this time it’s utensils on the menu. Legislation that would ban single-use utensils at restaurants in the state advanced in an 8-3 vote in the state ...

two reusable grocery bags loaded with produce and bread held beside a person's legs - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images Just a few decades ago, folks got by just fine without plastic grocery bags. They are ...