New Jersey's ban is viewed as the strictest stance against single-use plastics in the nation but not all bags will be restricted.
Yes. Re-usable bags are the way to go, experts told NJ Advance Media.
“I think a lot of it has to do with getting used it ... you may not put your apples in your cart with . But it can be kind of strange, you’re basically using the bags to transport what you bought back to your house,” said Suarez, noting that many of these items are already in their own packaging. Stefanie Shuman, a spokeswoman for Stop & Shop, said like other major supermarket brands in New Jersey, their stores will provide re-usable bags for customers to buy.
“I think for convenience and not having to wash things as often, we’ve introduced into our lives that is damaging the environment,” Suarez said.
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