New policy aimed at cutting UAE's poly bag habit from 11 billion a year

Our country aims to protect the environment and address the high rate of plastic bag use across the UAE, which is almost four times the global average.

According to figures shared by the World Government Summit in February 2019, 11 billion plastic bags are used in the Emirates each year

A 2021 study carried out by the agency showed how plastic endangered the life of turtles. More than 150 sea turtles were rehabilitated after they were washed up on Abu Dhabi's beaches. The researchers found that about 80 per cent of the rescued animals had ingested plastics

A UAE study showed plastic has caused the deaths of hundreds of camels since 2008.

Dubai will on the same day, July 1, introduce a mandatory 25 fils charge per plastic bag. The charge will apply to all stores, restaurants, delivery orders, pharmacies and online shopping.

The policy is designed to cut their use before plastic bags are banned entirely in two years.

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