You won't automatically get a plastic straw in NJ anymore
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (119649)
United States
November 4, 2021 4:22pm CST
Today a new regulation went into effect in New Jersey and restaurants will not automatically provide patrons with plastic straws. They will have to actually request them in order to be given one. Starting in May plastic take-out bags and styrofoam containers and cups will be banned as well.
I don't want to drink my iced tea or mojito without a straw. I HATE paper straws. I have several metal straws so I might wind up just carrying one in my purse. I'm supportive of trying to help to protect the environment but I'm not giving up a straw.
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@thislittlepennyearns (62557)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
4 Nov 21
The hamburger place that we go to transitioned to paper straws and I do not like them
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@snowy22315 (180841)
• United States
5 Nov 21
I think there has to be straw alternative that will work for the public. I should say a plastic straw alternative.
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@kaylachan (69844)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Nov 21
Are you kidding me? getting rid of straws?
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Nov 21
I dont like the metal straws. But I do have some reusable plastic straws that I can take with me if that happens here.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
4 Nov 21
We keep hearing that straws will be more difficult to find here in Missouri in the coming future so Pretty bought a six-pack of the metal ones.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
5 Nov 21
I'm all for cutting down on plastic pollution; but I do love my straws.
@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
4 Nov 21
There are a few other states that has done something like this.
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@ardeliaputri2 (71)
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5 Nov 21
wow your country is doing a great thing to reduce plastic waste on this earth. that's great news