New Jersey S643 allows paper and cardboard bags for grocery orders for three years, mandates reusable bag programs, and extends bag use by food banks.
New Jersey S643 modifies bag regulations for grocery stores and third-party delivery services. It allows these businesses to offer paper and cardboard bags for three years, provided the paper bags contain at least 40% recycled content. It also mandates that businesses offering reusable bags must establish programs for their return, sanitation, and reuse, recycling, or donation to food banks. Additionally, the bill extends the timeframe for food banks and pantries to use certain bags. After three years, paper and cardboard bags will no longer be allowed for grocery orders.
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