Dubai: After Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah emirates, Ummul Quwain to say ‘no’ to plastic. Shops will be charged 25 fils for single-use plastic bags from January 1. With this, those who come to buy goods at the business establishments will have to come with reusable bags. Those who do not have to pay 25 fils and buy plastic bags. The decision rests with the Umm al-Khuwain Executive Council. The restriction was introduced ahead of the complete ban on plastic.
The municipality will be responsible for implementing the decision and formulating plastic ban policies. They will formulate policy including which plastic bags should be banned. Awareness programs will also be organized regarding the harmful effects of plastic use. Last August, Sharjah had decided to charge 25 fils for single-use plastic bags. This has been implemented since October 1. A complete ban will be imposed from January 1, 2024.
As part of the ban on plastic bags in Dubai, it has been decided to charge money from establishments that use non-reusable bags from July 1. It has been decided to implement a complete ban on such bags within two years. Abu Dhabi plans to become completely free of single-use plastic by the end of this year. The emirate’s new policy includes legislation to phase out the use of all plastic items.
