The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi has announced that single-use plastic bags will be banned in Abu Dhabi.
The ban will come into effect from 1 June.
The decision was taken to improve sustainability in the emirate and reduce the use of plastics.
With the policy, the aim is to gradually reduce the use of single-use plastics in our daily lives and replace it with reusable products.
Additional measures will also be implemented to eliminate the use of plastic cups, stirrers, lids and cutlery.
By 2024, the aim is to also reduce the use of single-use styrofoam cups, plates and food containers.