Chamber Pushes Importance of Plastic Bag Recycling

The State Chamber has been working closely with key stakeholders, including the New Jersey Food Council and the New Jersey Retail Merchants Association, to educate and inform legislators and the public about the importance of plastic bag recycling.

Through coordinated efforts, DEP Commissioner Lisa Jackson has taped a public service announcement (PSA) promoting the issue. Over the long-term she will act as the spokesperson for this initiative, promoting the issue as not only a Commissioner, but as a shopper and mother. Radio spots were scheduled to air in April and May.

On a similar note, PSEG periodically conducts an environmental achievement awards program. This year the Reinvigorating Recycling initiative is being recognized and awarded for its efforts. The awards presentation took place at the Liberty House Restaurant on April 25 in conjunction with the PSEG Global Green Expo.

The Platform is working to advocate a waste management system that minimizes waste generation through recycling, source reduction, and reuse by assisting in the coordination of county business-to-business workshops under the efforts of the Reinvigorating Recycling Coalition. Visit www.njchamber.com to listen to the PSAs recorded by the Commissioner.

April 2008