By Frank Brill, EnviroPolitics Editor

Yesterday, we gave you our take on the newest grocery bag ban legislation in New Jersey. A new plastic grocery bag ban advances in NJ but how far will it go with paper bags attached?

Today, we share other related news reports.

Once Again, Lawmakers Take Up Elusive Ban on Single-Use Plastics (NJTV News – story and video)

Debate over banning plastic and paper bags in N.J. heats up again (Newark Star-Ledger)

New Jersey, you’re killing whales. It’s time to get rid of plastic bags (Newark Star-Ledger op-ed)

Plastic bags have lobbyists. They’re winning. (Politico)

2020 is the year of plastic bag bans. Here’s how North Jersey towns kicked things off. (NorthJersey.com)

Life changes without plastic bags (Atlantic City Press story and video)

NJ municipalities are cracking down on recycling rules to keep up with a changing market (NorthJersey.com)

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