Dubai to charge for plastic bags, aims to outlaw in two years

Town-state of Dubai introduced Monday it might start charging a charge on plastic luggage used within the sheikhdom, with an goal of outlawing them completely in two years over environmental considerations. An announcement from the government-run Dubai Media Workplace mentioned a 25-fil (6 cent) cost would begin July 1.

“Sustainability has now turn out to be an crucial on the international degree, bolstered by altering the behaviours of society in a manner that reduces the environmental footprint of people,” the federal government mentioned.

The federal government mentioned the ban was essential as each camels and turtles had died from the plastic.

Already, some grocery shops within the skyscraper-studded metropolis have been encouraging the general public to deliver reusable luggage when procuring.