New Jersey’s “straw law,” which took effect Thursday, is part of a larger state effort that puts New Jersey at the front of the anti-plastic pack nationally, fighting off single-use plastic waste. Commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection, Shawn LaTourette, discusses what it will mean for businesses and consumers.
Limit on single-use straws is part of NJ’s effort to curb plastic waste
Interview with Shawn LaTourette, commissioner of Department of Environmental Protection
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Joanna Gagis joined the NJ Spotlight News team in 2018. As a Senior Correspondent, her coverage includes education, health care, the environment, New Jersey politics and more.