Learn About Lambertville's Plastic Bag Ban At Upcoming Forum

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — The City of Lambertville Environmental Commission will host a Sustainable Business Forum later this month to educate residents and business owners about the plastic bag ban going into effect next year.

The plastics ordinance was passed in September 2018 and will be mandatory as of January 1st, 2020.

Under the new law, businesses will prohibited from using plastic carryout bags or Styrofoam containers. Plastic straws may be provided to customers only upon request. All stores must offer a paper carryout bag or reusable bag.

The forum will be held July 31 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Phillip J. Pittore Justice Center, 25 South Union Street.

During the forum, attendees can share ideas to transition to sustainable practices, and hear testimonials from local businesses who are early adopters of the ordinance. The event will also feature vendors who can assist in a successful transition to sustainability. Vendors will be available for an additional 30 minutes before and after the program, beginning at 12:30 p.m., organizers said.

The forum is part of the Ditching Disposables initiative, which was developed to support the implementation of the new ordinance through education, communication, workshops, and certifications.

The Sustainable Jersey Grants Program recently awarded the Lambertville Environmental Commission a $20,000 grant to support the education initiative.