UAE announces full ban on single-use plastics by 2026. Minister Dr. Amna Al Dahak highlights national and global efforts to combat pollution on World Environment Day
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Abu Dhabi Styrofoam ban comes in to force from June 1
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Styrofoam ban began on June 1
Dubai announces new plastic bag ban, removes 25 fils charge from June
Under the new guide, Dubai’s plastic ban will be implemented in phases according to the updated awareness guide
Retailers who Rethink Plastic are inspiring incredible behaviour change
Consumers are moving towards reusable alternatives, eliminating the need for single-use plastic bags. Let’s keep the momentum going
Saudi SABIC wins prestigious award for its ocean bound plastic work
The 2023 Circularity Award from American Chemistry Council is for implementing effective solutions using recovered and recycled OBP
Five reasons why businesses should rethink plastic
In 2019, UAE created 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic. That’s 16,600 times the weight of the Burj Khalifa
Dubai’s Sustainable City is turning single-use plastic into reusable shopping bags
The initiative is in line with ‘Dubai Can’, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to eliminate single-use plastic bottles
ENOC announces ban on use of single-use plastics across its operations, head office
It joins a growing list of UAE companies including top retail brands Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Choithrams, Spinneys, Waitrose, Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Spar to support the government policy
Emirates to trial electric bus in its latest sustainability drive
The airline has highlighted its wide-ranging eco-friendly initiatives for World Environment Day 2022
Abu Dhabi’s top supermarkets and hypermarkets support ban on single-use plastics
As part of the voluntary declaration, Abu Dhabi’s top retail brands – including Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Choithrams, Spinneys, Waitrose, Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Spar – will charge customers a fee for each reusable plastic grocery bag
How Dubai aims to embrace plans for a sustainable future
Dubai Can initiative will encourage UAE residents to turn the tide on plastic
Carrefour “applaud” Dubai’s decision to charge for plastic bags, ban in two years
Dubai 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.
Dubai says to ban single-use plastic bags within two years
Dubai Executive Council approves policy to initially impose a tariff of 25 fils on plastic bags from July 1
Abu Dhabi’s IHC launches Rebound Plastic Exchange to facilitate global trade of recycled plastic
Company set to launch Rebound Plastic Exchange trading platform for plastic feedstock
Video: Dubai acts to stem the tide of single use plastic
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Recycled aluminum is coming for your water and your iPad.