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NJ's plastic bag ban goes into effect in one month
Clip: 4/4/2022 | 3m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
The ban, starting May 4, prohibits single-use plastic bags and some other products
Come May, you’ll have to make sure you have a reusable bag when you check out at any food or retail stores in New Jersey. A statewide ban will go into effect May 4 on single-use plastic bags, as well as polystyrene foam takeout food containers and other polystyrene products like plates, cups, food trays and utensils. The law allows for some exceptions.
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NJ Spotlight News
NJ's plastic bag ban goes into effect in one month
Clip: 4/4/2022 | 3m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Come May, you’ll have to make sure you have a reusable bag when you check out at any food or retail stores in New Jersey. A statewide ban will go into effect May 4 on single-use plastic bags, as well as polystyrene foam takeout food containers and other polystyrene products like plates, cups, food trays and utensils. The law allows for some exceptions.
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