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New Jersey shoppers better start bringing bags from home on their next grocery store run, as the plastic bag ban is now in effect statewide

Starting Wednesday, New Jerseyans will have to say goodbye to plastic and paper bags. NBC New York’s Brian Thompson reports.

Paper or plastic? Starting May 4 in New Jersey, the answer to that question will be neither.

Starting May 4, plastic bags won’t be given out at many New Jersey stores, and in some spots, paper ones too. The ban also includes foam plates, containers and cups from restaurants. NBC New York’s Pat Battle reports.

New Jersey lawmakers have passed legislation banning single-use plastic and paper bags, as well as Styrofoam containers.

New Jersey is again looking to change the way customers take home food and beverages. The state Senate on Thursday voted 22-14 to ban single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam containers. The bill would not ban plastic straws, but customers would have to request them. Businesses that violate the ban would face a warning for a first offense,…

Hoboken has become the latest city to ban plastic bags. Brian Thompson reports.