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The Executive Council of Dubai approves a policy to limit single-use bags

Last updated: May 22, 2022

Summary

In line with enhancing environmental sustainability and encouraging individuals to reduce the excessive use of plastics, the Executive Council of Dubai approved the policy to limit single-use bags by imposing a tariff of 0.25 Dhs (0.068 US Dollar) on single-use bags used for carrying goods, starting from July 1, 2022. The tariff will be implemented in all shops across Dubai including the online and e-commerce deliveries.

Problem

According to Emirates Nature WWF1, the average person in the UAE consumes 94 kg of plastic per year. Especially single-use plastic bags, which are available in every retail shop for free, are a source of endangering marine life.

Solution

The Government of Dubai decided to put a charge on the single-use plastic bags, as a first step in the plan of facing them completely within two years.