Bill > A1987

This bill amends existing law, P.L.2020, c.117, which previously restricted the use of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags, to allow grocery stores to provide certain single-use paper carryout bags to customers, provided these bags meet specific environmental standards. Specifically, the bill defines a "sustainable paper carryout bag" as one that contains a certain percentage of postconsumer recycled content, meaning materials that have been used by consumers and then reprocessed into new products. This requirement aligns with existing law that mandates paper bags holding eight pounds or less to contain at least 20 percent postconsumer recycled content, and larger paper bags to contain at least 40 percent. The bill's intent is to permit the use of these more environmentally friendly paper bags while continuing to limit less sustainable options.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1987