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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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
UAE issues new guide to phase out single-use plastics in 2024
The UAE guide provides directions for manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and consumers on transitioning from single-use plastics to sustainable alternatives
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Styrofoam ban comes in to force from June 1
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Styrofoam ban began on June 1
packaging
UK-based paper bottle firm Fibre Solutions Group targets UAE expansion plans
The innovative paper bottle can be used for packing an array of dry goods – from horticultural products, vitamins, spices, pet foods and treats to household cleaning items and more
Aluminum Cans
Sparklo drives sustainability by installing 1,000 AI-powered reverse vending machines in MENA
By processing recyclables through the company’s AI-driven Sparklomats, MENA’s residents get points that can later be exchanged for rewards
Abu Dhabi
UAE announces 95% drop in single-use plastic bags after ban
172 million single-use plastic grocery bags have been prevented from impacting the environment following the initiative
ADNOC Distribution
Abu Dhabi to install reverse vending machines in major recycling push
EAD targets the recycling of over one million single-use plastic water bottles per day through the joint initiative with ADNOC Distribution
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi installs ‘Big Zero’ centres to collect single-use plastic bottles
The installations will be placed in prime locations with high footfall such as malls, parks and events
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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
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
Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi ban on single-use plastic will begin in June 2022 with single-use styrofoam to phase out by 2024
The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi is planning to implement measures to reduce demand for approximately 16 single-use plastic products that include cups, stirrers, lids, and cutlery
Carrefour
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 Executive Council
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 Department of Transport
In pictures: World’s longest plastic-free flight touches down in Brisbane
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution.
Abu Dhabi Department of Transport
Etihad Airways to operate first single-use plastic free flight
Flight EY484 will depart from Abu Dhabi on April 21 and land in Brisbane on April 22 which is observed as Earth Day
