5 States that Banned Plastic Bags

2. New Jersey 

The Garden State also introduced a law according to which, starting May 4 2022, all retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses were prohibited from providing or selling single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags were allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2500 feet. It was also stated that after November 4, 2021, plastic straws may only be provided upon the request of the customer.