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5/30/24, 9:47 AM Dubai bans businesses from using single-use plastic, paper and biodegradable bags - Caterer Middle East
Dubai bans businesses from using single-use

plastic, paper and biodegradable bags

The ban, announced by Dubai Municipality, includes all single-use bags under 57 micrometers
thick, removing the current 25 fils charge on these items

by Misbaah Mansuri May 29, 2024 09:26 AM GST SHARE

From June 1, Dubai will implement a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags,
expanding beyond the previously imposed restrictions on plastic bags. This initiative,
part of a broader environmental strategy, aims to reduce waste and promote
sustainability across the emirate.

The move, announced by Dubai Municipality, includes all single-use bags under 57
micrometers thick, removing the current 25 fils charge on these items. It covers not
only plastic but also paper and biodegradable bags. This measure follows the initial ban

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