Some say complying with the bag ban will be more challenging for underserved communities.
Grocery stores and retailers will no longer give out single-use plastic bags, and stores will be banned from giving or selling paper bags.
"If the plastic isn't banned, right, it's really hurtful for the global environment as well," Passaic resident Abhi Jadhav said. "I think that everyone is for preserving the environment, but for communities like mine, there will be some challenges," Passaic Mayor Hector Lora said.
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