Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Styrofoam ban began on June 1
single-use plastics in 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
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
Abu Dhabi’s ADGM joins single-use plastic ban in the UAE capital to boost a sustainable economy
ADGM will distribute re-usable tote bags to encourage its community to use sustainable alternatives
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 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