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NJ CLEAN COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGNS
- With the seasons quickly changing, NJCCC wants to remind everyone to “Skip the Straw."
- The campagin started November 4, 2021
- Single-use plastic straws will only be provided upon request at all restaurants, convenience stores and fast food businesses throughout the state, as per state law.
- It may be no surprise that a plastic straw is used for an average of 10 minutes and takes more than 100 years to decompose, making it a serious threat to our wildlife, especially marine life.
- Each year, an estimated 1 million birds, marine mammals and sea turtles die from plastics.
- This law is a step forward to help New Jersey reduce its litter and protect precious wildlife as it encourages patrons to bring their own straw or skip one altogether.
- NJCCC encourages all New Jerseyans to do their part. Please, Skip the Straw!