New Jersey Leads The Way In Banning Plastic Utensils For Takeout Orders
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The first state to restrict plastic utensils for takeout orders may be New Jersey.
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Democratic state Assembly Member Dr. Herb Conaway has introduced a bill that would prevent businesses from automatically handing out single-use plastic utensils to customers.
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It’s the belief of Conaway that New Jersey needs to get harmful plastics out of landfills & the environment.
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There is already a ban on plastic bags in the state, & this bill could further reduce plastic waste.
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All food establishments would be urged by this bill to find eco-friendly alternatives for utensils.
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A broad definition of "food service businesses" is given in the bill that includes restaurants, food trucks, cafeterias, grocery stores, & convenience stores.
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Cutlery for dining in customers would need to be provided by food service businesses with restaurant seating for 50 or more people.
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Plastic utensils from businesses could still be bought by customers, but they would have to ask for them first.
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Fines ranging from $ 1,000 for a first offense to $ 5,000 for a third offense will be levied for violations of the bill.