Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that the use of single-use plastic bags will be banned from June 2022. EAD took this decision in line with the Emirate’s integrated single-use plastic policy launched by the UAE. The policy was launched in 2020.
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EAD will encourage the use of reusable products in the emirate. It will launch measures to reduce the use and demand for 16 single-use plastic products that include cups, stirrers, lids and cutlery. EAD is also looking to phase out single-use styrofoam cups, plates and food containers by 2024.
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