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New Jersey Bill Proposes Strictest Plastic Ban In the Nation

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TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- New Jersey is the newest battleground in the war against plastic pollution.

The state is considering whether to adopt the strictest plastic ban in the nation.

A proposed bill would outlaw non-recyclable plastic shopping bags, plastic straws and Styrofoam food containers.

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Last year, more than 30 bills were introduced in nine states to reduce disposable plastics.

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