UAE capital first in Middle East to ban single-use plastic bags – The National

UAE capital first in Middle East to ban single-use plastic bags – The National

Abu Dhabi introduced a ban on single-use plastic bags on Wednesday ― a first for the Middle East.

Shaikha Al Dhaheri, secretary general of Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, joined other government officials on a tour of branches of Lulu, Spinneys, Carrefour and Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society to see how the green scheme is being put into action.

Alternatives being provided to shoppers include thicker traditional-look plastic bags, which are intended for use between four and 10 times and can be recycled, bags made out of paper, and sturdy "bag for life"-type reusable juco and woven alternatives.