Abu Dhabi will ban the use of single-use plastic bags from June, the emirate's environmental agency said on Wednesday.
Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi said it plans to gradually reduce the amount of single-use plastic products consumed across the emirate and encourage the use of reusable products.
It said it will implement measures to reduce demand for about 16 single-use plastic products that include cups, stirrers, lids and cutlery.
The EAD said it will also phase out single-use styrofoam cups, plates and food containers by 2024.
The ban is based on its integrated single-use plastic policy that was introduced in 2020. (The National)
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