New Jersey recommends you carry around reusable forks and knives as the state's "Skip the Stuff" law takes effect. The stuff in question: plastic utensils and condiments. "Toss a set of reusable utensils in your bag, car, or desk drawer," it says. A bundle of plastic utensils and condiments, as seen above, will be banned in New Jersey on Aug. 1, 2027. Phil Murphy signed the Skip the Stuff law as part of a flurry of bill signings on Jan. 20, 2026, during his final hours in office.