Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists

The argument has been revived by a recent study on plastic consumption in NJ

New report notes drop in bags, straws, paper pieces found in annual cleanup

NJ's revenue collections rose in January but are expected to moderate in coming months

Monmouth University poll also finds some would still like to have access to plastic bags for a small fee

It’s just one part of Murphy administration's clampdown on single-use plastics

Murphy signed legislation banning stores and restaurants from handing out single-use plastic and paper bags. Additionally, disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene ...

A new effort to impose a statewide ban on plastic bags and other single-use totes won approval in the state Senate on Thursday, in the ...

Version approved by committee prohibits use or sale of plastic and paper carryout bags, as well as polystyrene foam containers and plastic straws

Some New Jersey towns like Paramus are eliminating single-use plastic bags and polystyrene containers from use in stores.

Recycling facilities are now left to rely on homeowners to follow recycling rules for curbside pickup so they can ship out a product that follows ...

Environmentalists told the committee that a ban’s far more effective because folks just get accustomed to paying a nickel or dime per bag.

A bill awaiting the governor's pen would impose a 5 cent fee on both plastic and paper single-use shopping bags, but environmentalists say that's not ...

Sen. Bob Smith (D-17) says a proposed surcharge on non-recyclable plastic (and paper) bags would prove to be an effective incentive in reducing the amount ...