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New Jersey Stops Automatic Plastic in Takeout | Birmingham News
New Jersey just made a bold move: starting Saturday, restaurants can’t automatically include plastic utensils, napkins, or condiment packets with takeout orders—you’ve got to ask for them. Aimed at slashing plastic waste and cutting costs for eateries, the law kicks in with warnings first, then possible fines. It’s part of the state’s ongoing push against single-use plastics, following bans on bags, foam containers, and straws. Watch how this reshapes dining habits—and whether customers will adapt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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