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Environmental advocates applaud NJ’s plastic straw ban
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In May, all carryout plastic bags and Styrofoam containers will also be phased out
Environmental advocates are applauding New Jersey’s ban on plastic straws, which went into effect Nov. 4. Plastic straws are now only supposed to be given out if a customer requests them. Any business violating the ban could face fines of up to $5,000. The ban is the first of several measures the state is taking to cut down on plastic pollution.
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Environmental advocates applaud NJ’s plastic straw ban
Clip: 11/10/2021 | 3m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Environmental advocates are applauding New Jersey’s ban on plastic straws, which went into effect Nov. 4. Plastic straws are now only supposed to be given out if a customer requests them. Any business violating the ban could face fines of up to $5,000. The ban is the first of several measures the state is taking to cut down on plastic pollution.
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