US: Phase-out of non-compostable plastic bags in New Jersey
In February 2016 A2396 was introduced in New Jersey. The bill would require covered stores to restrict the distribution of non-compostable plastic bags by 50% beginning on 30 November 2016, and eliminate their distribution entirely by 31 December 2018.
Beginning on 1 January 2019, only recyclable paper bags, compostable bags or reusable bags would be allowed. Covered stores include supermarkets, drug stores and other retail establishments with more than 1,000 square feet of retail space. Stores would report to the Department of Environment Protection by 30 November 2016 on progress in their non-compostable plastic bag reductions (State Recycling Laws Update, 8 February 2016).
Click here for A2396 (132 kB).
With NVC MERGE (Members-only Environmental Regulations Guide) you can stay up-to-date with the environmental requirements for your packaging. MERGE is exclusively for NVC members and there are no costs involved.
Click here for more information about the NVC Inspiration meeting on the effectiveness of the Dutch policy on packaging and the environment (September 7th 2016).
Click here for more information about the NVC E-Workshop Sustainable Innovation in Packaging.
If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.