A Look at Dubai's Plastic Ban

Dubai bids farewell to single-use plastics, embracing a greener 2024 resolution

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00:00 Dubai has officially said bye-bye to single-use plastic bags and products, as the much-anticipated

00:07 ban swung into action.

00:09 Initiated by the Crown Prince's resolution for a plastic-free 2024, the plastic purge

00:15 began on January 1, 2024, marking the start of a phased ban until 2026, covering items

00:23 like plastic straws, cups, plates, cotton swabs, and tableware.

00:28 Businesses will incur fines, except in cases involving recycled materials and exports.

00:35 With the ban officially launched, residents and businesses are invited to join the green

00:39 revolution.

00:40 The plastic-free movement extends beyond Dubai.

00:44 Abu Dhabi banned single-use plastics in June 2022, followed by a Dubai retailer charge

00:51 in July 2022.

00:53 Sharjah imposed a similar tariff in October 2022, planning a complete ban from January

00:59 2024.

01:00 Umalcoin and Ajman also banned plastic bags in 2023.

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