To the Editor:
Residents and visitors to the Jersey Shore will soon see a change that will help reduce single-use plastic pollution. This is because New Jersey passed a law that goes into effect in August regarding your takeout food orders.
Going forward, takeout food orders will not automatically include all the single-use plastic non-food items like plastic utensils, condiment packets and straws. Customers can have any or all those items by simply asking for them.
August 6, 2026
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