Sharjah to ban the use of single-use plastic bags and materials in the emirate

Abu Dhabi banned single-use plastic bags in June.

Single-use plastic bags and materials will be banned in Sharjah from 1 January 2024 it has been announced.

The resolution issued today (Tuesday 23 August) by the emirate’s executive council will see Sharjah retailers prohibited to trade, produce, offer or import single-use plastic bags and materials.

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In preparation for the upcoming ban, the emirate will also introduce a 25-fil tariff per single-use plastic bag from 1 October 2022.

According to local media sources, The Department of Municipal Affairs will roll out consumer awareness programmes to help residents switch to multi-use and environmentally-friendly bags.

 

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Sharjah’s decision to ban single-use plastic bags comes after a ban on the products came into effect in Abu Dhabi on 1 June.

In Dubai, shoppers can purchase a plastic bag from a retailer for 25 fils per bag.

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