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A newly enacted New Jersey law will prohibit food establishments from routinely dispensing plastic utensils and napkins to takeout customers without an explicit request. The regulation aims to curb unnecessary plastic consumption and reduce waste generated by the food service industry.
Food service businesses across the state must now train staff to withhold single-use items and only provide them when customers actively ask for them. The measure applies to both dine-in and takeout orders at restaurants and other food vendors.
Environmental advocates view the legislation as a meaningful step toward reducing the state’s reliance on single-use plastics. The law reflects growing momentum among states and municipalities to address plastic pollution through targeted regulations on everyday consumer items.
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