Dubai has announced a ban on all single-use plastic bags starting June 1.
“As of June 1, 2024, Dubai takes a stand against single-use bags. Make the switch to reusable cloth bags & be part of the change,” Dubai Muncipality said via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
Banned single-use bags include:
- Any bag thinner than 57 micrometres
- Plastic bags
- Paper bags
- Bags made from biodegradable plant materials
- Biodegradable bags
Single-use bags that are exempted from the ban:
- Any bag thicker than 57 micrometres
- Bags for wrapping vegetables, meat and chicken
- Bread bags
- Garbage bags
Until the ban comes into force on Saturday, June 1 – The AED25 fils charge for single-use plastic bags will remain in effect.
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