Although "Skip the Stuff" measures are often called "bans," they don't prohibit establishments from offering plastic forks, ...

One of Gov. Phil Murphy’s last acts in office was to sign a new law banning restaurants and other food service businesses in New Jersey from automatically handing out plastic utensils and condiment ...

In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic ...

New Jersey takeout customers could soon see fewer plastic forks, spoons and other single-use utensils under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk. The measure, S3195, which was approved by the ...

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State Democrats are renewing their push for a measure that would reduce the amount of plastic big businesses use to package food and other products after falling short on the final day of last year’s ...

From plastic forks to polystyrene takeout boxes, a range of disposable food containers could soon disappear from Hawaii island eateries under a proposal before the Hawaii County Council. The measure — ...

YORK, ME ‒ A local ban on plastic straws, stir sticks, and utensils will take effect May 18, even as an executive order signed earlier this year by President Donald Trump takes aim at paper straws. In ...