Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
This bill (A 776) allows grocery stores to provide single-use paper carryout bags for a fee to customers ordering groceries for delivery, removing a previous restriction. It also requires stores and food service businesses to repurpose cardboard delivery boxes for reuse (e.g., for future grocery deliveries) whenever feasible. The law directly affects grocery stores, food retailers, and delivery services operating in New Jersey. Key mechanisms include permitting paper bags solely for delivery orders and mandating cardboard box reuse to reduce waste, without altering existing bans on single-use plastic bags for in-store purchases.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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