New Jersey’s ban on plastic bags was celebrated as a law that would address pollution
New Jersey lawmakers are considering amending the state’s ban on stores distributing single-use plastic bags due to residents amassing large numbers of reusable bags – which many times are just used once.
“I keep them in the basement,” New Jersey mom Katiuska Tejada-Rivera told NJ Advance Media. “I have another bag by the door in case I go out to the farmer’s market. Most of them are brand new, even have the tag on them. I use them one time but don’t throw them out.”
It is a problem that has affected shoppers across the state – regardless of whether they wholeheartedly supported the ban or not – since the law took effect May 4. Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy celebrated signing the ban into law back in 2020 as a way to address plastic pollution.
“Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bags that stream annually into our landfills, rivers, and oceans,” Murphy said at the time. “With today’s historic bill signing, we are addressing the problem of plastic pollution head-on with solutions that will help mitigate climate change and strengthen our environment for future generations.”
but they MEANT WELL!
When change is addressed (meaning BEFORE its implemented) one must consider the 2nd 3rd and 4th order effects. If not, youbare back to square one with a other change.
Stupid politicians. “Think” they have solutions to their liking, but bypass any hiccups to pat themselves on the back.
Never works, right Rickie? The mass exodus of Bikers are heading west. 2 known deaths in the area, several other crashes and lots of vacancies!