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NJ ACR131
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use State Recycling Fund monies to research and develop a plastics recycling marketplace in New Jersey to increase single-use plastic recycling rates.
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Urges the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to encourage and provide funding to establish a plastics recycling marketplace to reduce single-use plastics in the environment.
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New Jersey's current post-consumer plastics recycling rates are estimated at 6-13%, with most unrecycled plastics ending up in landfills, waterways, or breaking down into microplastics.
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Americans discard approximately 50 billion water bottles, 100 billion plastic bags, and 25 billion styrofoam cups annually, averaging 307 bags and 77 cups per person per year.
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Sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy (District 7, Burlington) and introduced March 10, 2026.
Legislative Description
Urges DEP and EDA to establish plastics recycling marketplace.
Environment and Solid Waste
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
3/10/2026