New JerseyGrocers could offer paper bags for a fee with deliveries
If enacted, grocery stores could offer single-use paper bags for a fee with delivery orders, while stores and food businesses would reuse boxes when feasible.
What it does
Grocery stores could offer single-use paper bags for a fee when bagging groceries for delivery. This permission would apply only to delivery orders.
Stores, including grocers, and food service businesses would have to reuse cardboard boxes from deliveries whenever feasible. They could use them for food deliveries or other suitable purposes.
Argument forCustomers who need bags for delivered groceries could get a paper option if a grocery store offers it for a fee.
Argument againstPaper bags for deliveries could use energy and resources when a grocery store has suitable cardboard boxes it could reuse.
More detail
Grocery stores could offer single-use paper bags for a fee. This applies only to groceries bagged for delivery. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
Stores and food service businesses would have to put cardboard boxes from deliveries to another use. This includes grocery stores and boxes received with deliveries of goods. They would have to do this as much as feasible. They could use the boxes for food deliveries or other suitable purposes. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste CommitteeIntroduced
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