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No. #22 -97
Date of Adoptlo April 21, 2022
RESOLUTION.DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY
AS "BAG UP NJ" MONTH
WHEREAS, P.L.202, e.117, signed into law on November 4, 2020 is the most progressive
disposable bag law in the country, with the goal of phasing out single -use plastic and paper
bags and encouraging the use of reusable bags throughout New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey is working to reduce reliance on single -use products to ensure that
future generations have a clean and healthy environment to live, work, and recreate in; and
WHEREAS, banning or limiting the use of single -use plastic and paper carryout bags is a
significant step in this effort; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Clean Communities Council, the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Department of State, policymakers, environmental
and business groups, as well as other stakeholders, are working together to educate
consumers, businesses, and communities about the new law and encouraging residents to
"Bag Up" before the bats on single -use plastic bags goes into effect on May 4,2022; and
WHEREAS, the comprehensive 'Bag Up NJ" campaign will include educational programs,
public and media engagement and reusable bag distribution programs throughout the state,
with an emphasis on underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, this statewide public education campaign will provide residents, businesses and
visitors with information about the types of reusable and sustainable bags and containers that
they may use and where to access these products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret that it is critical to begin educating the public about this new law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one way to gain important recognition is to deem the
month of May each year as "Bag Up NJ" month in the Borough of Carteret, as a further
reminder that all residents should bring their own reusable bags to the store; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the NJ
Clean Communities Council, and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.
Adopted this 21" day of April, 2022
and certified as a true copy of the
original on April 22, 2022.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
YTS
NO
NV
A.B.
COUNCILMAN
YTS
NO
NV
A.B.
BELLINO
X
JOHAL
X
DIAZ
X
DIMASCIO
X
NAPLES
X
X- Indicate Vote Aid - Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- indicates Vote to Overrule Veto
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
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