Plastic Straws and Bags: Now New Jersey Dem Wants to Ban Plastic Bottles

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey leads the country in a lot of bad things, but soon it can lead the country in most things banned. A Democratic state lawmaker is considering legislation…

New Jersey Law Will Ban Plastic and Paper Bags if Signed by Murphy

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has been sent a bill that was passed by New Jersey legislators that will ban the use of plastic bags, plastic straws and even…

Toms River Council Seeks to Restrict Sale of E-Cigs, Ban on Plastic, Paper Bags

TOMS RIVER-On Tuesday, the Toms River Township Council seeks to impose restrictions on the sale of e-cigarette sales, according to an ordinance on the township meeting agenda. According to the agenda document…

Boston drug arrest: NEST officers seize 23 bags of crack in New Market Square

A mid-morning patrol in one of Boston’s most closely watched corridors led to a drug arrest after officers said they witnessed a suspected street-level transaction unfold in real time. The incident, which…

Murphy signs law banning plastic forks, knives, spoons — and yes, the spork — before leaving office

TRENTON, NJ – In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic distribution of single-use plastic utensils and condiment packets at…

Pregnant Ohio woman found dead in sealed storage bag, two men arrested

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, OH — The body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman found inside a sealed storage tote earlier this month has led to the arrest of two men as authorities investigate her…

Coney Island’s Shame: A Once-Proud Beach Reduced to a Garbage Heap

The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just a fleeting internet sensation—it’s a gut punch…

New Jersey’s Plastic Ban: A Confusing and Overreaching Policy Leaves Residents and Businesses Scratching Their Heads

TRENTON, NJ – Since its implementation on May 4, 2022, New Jersey’s “Get Past Plastic” law has been hailed by some as a bold step toward environmental protection, but for many residents…

Trump Vows To Overturn Plastic Straw Ban, How New Jersey Could be Impacted

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order next week reversing federal support for paper straws, calling the policy “ridiculous” and pledging to bring back plastic straws…

Toms River introduces compostable bags for fall leaf collection

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township government has announced its Fall 2024 Leaf Collection Schedule, introducing a pilot program aimed at reducing single-use plastics during curbside leaf collection. As part…

The New Jersey Ban Hammer is Swinging Again, This Time It’s Plastic Bottles

New Jersey has become a leader in environmental reform, but its recent moves to ban plastics, gas-powered leaf blowers, and other fuel-dependent equipment have drawn mixed reactions. While the goals behind these…

Plastic Straw Banning New Jersey Dems Littering Highways With Plastic Road Signs

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Democrats, who recently led initiatives to reduce plastic waste by banning single-use plastic straws, are now facing criticism for their widespread use of plastic campaign signs. As…

New Bill Challenges Phil Murphy’s Single-Use Bag Ban in New Jersey

New Jersey Senate Proposes Amendments to Allow Certain Single-Use Paper Bags in Grocery Stores TRENTON, NJ—Senator Joseph P. Cryan has introduced a bill that could change how grocery stores in New Jersey…

New Jersey Democrats Push Businesses to Comply with Murphy’s Plastic Straw Ban

TRENTON, NJ—In a push for environmental sustainability, Senator John McKeon has reached out to New Jersey’s largest food service providers to enforce the state’s single-use plastics ban, specifically targeting the use of…

CBP Officers Intercept 110 Pounds of Ketamine in U.K. Man’s Baggage at Detroit Metro Airport

ROMULUS, Mich. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations intercepted 110 pounds of ketamine in a traveler’s baggage at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on December 13. A citizen of…

Is a Plastic Bottle Ban Next for New Jersey? One Nearby State Just Did It

TRENTON, NJ – Following an ambitious move by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, eyes now turn to New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy on whether a ban on single-use plastic bottles is imminent. Governor…

Single Use Plastic Bottles Banned in Mass., Could New Jersey Be Next?

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has banned plastic bags, plastic straws, foam containers, and gas cars, could single-use plastic bottles be next? If he continues to follow the lead…

New Jersey moves to restrict plastic utensils and ban single use condiment packages

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill in Trenton that seeks to limit the use of plastic utensils at restaurants, food trucks, and other eateries throughout the Garden State.…

JOHN STOSSEL: The Recycling Religion Is Garbage

JOHN STOSSEL: The Recycling Religion Is Garbage John Stossel on January 19, 2023 For decades, we’ve been told: recycle! “If we’re not using recycled paper, we’re cutting down more trees!” says Lynn…

Novolex Unveils the ProWAVE Tote, a New Recyclable Bag for Restaurants

Manufactured by Hilex, the new reusable tote is sturdy, convenient and ideal for curbside pickup, home delivery or carryout use. Hartsville, SC (-) Hilex®, a Novolex® brand, today announced the introduction of…

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