This bill aims to limit the environmental impact of packaging waste generated by large online retailers and major retailers in New Jersey by prohibiting the use of shipping boxes that exceed twice the volume of the product being shipped. The legislation defines "large online retailer" as a business with annual gross sales of at least one million dollars that sells goods over the internet, and "major retailer" as a retail establishment occupying at least 75,000 square feet with 50 or more employees. The bill specifies that a "shipping box" is a cardboard or corrugated container used for shipping products to consumers.

Violations of this provision would result in civil penalties ranging from $250 to $500 for each offense, with each day of continued violation counting as a separate offense. The bill empowers various entities, including the Department of Environmental Protection and the Division of Consumer Affairs, to initiate civil actions for penalties or injunctive relief to enforce compliance. The intent of the bill is to mitigate the excessive packaging waste associated with online shopping, which has become a significant environmental concern.