Dubai Executive Council has approved a policy to limit single-use plastic bags by imposing a tariff of 25 fils on bags used for carrying goods starting from July 1.
The move is in line with plans to enhance environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics.
The tariff will be implemented in all stores across Dubai including, but not limited to, retail stores, textile and electronic stores, restaurants, pharmacies, online and e-commerce deliveries, a statement said.
The policy will be evaluated over several stages until single-use carrier bags are banned within two years, following the assessment of behavioural changes in the community.
“The changes will ultimately contribute to a healthier environment, which is vital to maintaining a sustainable and high quality of life,” the statement said.
The introduction of the policy to limit and ultimately ban single-use bags is aimed at strengthening Dubai’s sustainability objectives in line with global best practices for reducing the consumption of single-use bags. The tariff on single-use bags is currently in effect in over 30 countries, and a partial or complete ban has been implemented in more than 90 countries globally.
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