The average American family takes home 1500 plastic bags a year.
Bring reusable bags to the grocery store(beginning May 2022, single-use plastic bags will no longer be provided at any NJ grocery stores.)
6 Simple Ways to Help
Small Changes, Big Impact
More than 40% of plastic is used just once, then tossed.
Ditch plastic cutlery with takeout if you’re eating at home or take a travel utensil set on the go.
At least 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans every year.
Recycle, recycle, recycle! (Check out our guide)
The average American family uses 500 Ziploc bags every year.
Use containers or reusable silicone bags to store food items
Straws are one of the top 10 marine debris items found on our beaches.
Skip the straw (or get a collapsible, portable one)(Beginning November 2, 2021, NJ Law mandates that plastic straws can only be provided upon request)
You can reduce your waste and save $266/year by using a reusable water bottle.
Break up with bottled water and bring your own refillable bottle.
Grab your Reusable Shopping Bags!
Beginning May 4, 2022, the law prohibits all Stores (including retail), Food Service Businesses, and Grocery Stores from selling to, or providing their customers with, single-use plastic carryout bags. In addition, Grocery Stores larger than 2,500 square feet may not provide or sell single-use paper carryout bags, and instead may provide or sell only reusable carryout bags.