N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey
November 05, 2020
November 05, 2020
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 4:
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment.
"Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bag . . .
Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment.
"Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bag . . .