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New Jersey Bans Free Takeout Trash | Jersey News
New Jersey just launched its “Skip the Stuff” law, going into effect August 1st, forcing restaurants and cafeterias to stop automatically handing out single-use items like forks, spoons, napkins, and condiment packets—customers must now ask for them. Aimed at slashing plastic waste, this follows similar moves in New York City, California, and Washington, encouraging mindful consumption. Full-service restaurants seating 10+ must also switch to reusable utensils and ramekins for dine-in customers. Exceptions include K-12 school cafeterias, hospitals, prisons, and fast-food courts (which get a…
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