Dubai stores to charge for plastic: 100% businesses back ban on single-use bags

All businesses in Dubai are up for limiting the use of single-use plastic bags, a survey has revealed.

The survey conducted by the Executive Council of Dubai suggested that 100 per cent of businesses would support the introduction of a total ban or imposition of a charge on its use.

According to the survey, about 85 per cent of the Emirate’s residents said they would support the move.

Additionally, about half of the respondents said they segregated waste at home.

This came as the Executive Council approved a policy to limit the use of single-use bags.

Starting July 1, 2022, single-use bags will cost 25 fils at stores across the Emirate. The tariff applies to restaurants, pharmacies and e-commerce deliveries.

A total ban on single-use bags will be implemented in two years.

Businesses and entities in Dubai have taken multiple steps to eliminate single-use plastic in the past few years.

In 2019, Dubai Airports said it would eliminate plastic cutlery, drinking straws, takeaway food packaging and polythene bags.

source : https://www.khaleejtimes.com/