The Government of Dubai is doing everything in its power to ensure the city moves towards a sustainable future. And taking another step in this direction, it was recently announced that from June onwards, there will be a Dubai-wide ban on single-use bags. This includes both paper and plastic. So, if you’re also wondering about all the details and exemptions and fines relating to this bank, then here’s everything about it.
Single-Use Bags To Be Banned Dubai From June
In a report by Khaleej Times, it was revealed that from June 1 onwards, all single-use bags will be banned in Dubai. This ban extends to both plastic and paper bags, which comes into effect in less than three months. The move comes after the emirates had mandated businesses to impose a charge of 25fils on single-use plastic bags, in the beginning of this year. Not to mention, this policy covers single-use bags, which are generally used for carrying goods. In fact, people are being encouraged to bring their own bags for shopping that they can use for carrying stuff.
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What Are The Bags That Are Exempted?
However, there are certain bags that have been exempted from the policy. In case you’re wondering, these are as follows –
- Bread bags
- Bags used for products packaged online
- Laundry bags
- Electric device bag
- Trash bin liners
- Garbage bags
- Wrapping bags for vegetable and meat
- Grain bags
In fact, a penalty of AED200 will also be applied in case of non-compliance. However, this fine will also be doubled in case of a repeated offence with the fine being capped at AED2000. As such, shoppers have also been urged to report such offending stores to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
So, it’s safe to say that it’s time to start taking one’s own bags for shopping errands!
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