Finding a New Jersey store with plastic bags is a rarity these days, due to the state’s ban on single use bags, the strictest such laws in the country — but what has become a common sight is collections of reusable bags, which aren’t always getting reused
"It must contain 40 percent post-consumer material — meaning it’s a bag that has recycled paper. That would be in the spirit of the bag ban as well," said Smith, who represents Piscataway."A bill this big, if it was perfect, that would really be a surprise. It’s not perfect. We have a glitch."
Smith also wants to give customers the option to return reusable bags — and get a credit. He is looking into how much it would cost to sanitize them. "People charge for this, so if they want to send the bags back, they should get a credit for them," he said."They allow you to take any of their shipping containers, the cardboard boxes. You load it up with your groceries and you take it home. Why can’t the delivery services do the same thing?" Smith said.
Starting in November, food pantries will have to use reusable bags. So those with stockpiles at home, another idea is to consider donating them to a food pantry. Smith said he will propose his ideas in a committee hearing Oct. 6th. If the amendments pass, the changes could take effect by the end of the year.
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