Dubai announces new tariff on single-use plastic bags from July 1st
Did you know that a staggering 50% of camel deaths in the UAE are caused due to the consumption of plastic bags? Fortunately for the camels (and for the environment), Dubai has announced a new tariff on single-use plastic bags very soon. To help you adjust to a plastic-free way of living in the emirates, this Pacific Prime Dubai article tells you all the need-to-know details of this new tariff.
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What is the new tariff on single-use plastics in Dubai?
All retail, textile and electronic stores, restaurants and pharmacies will charge 0.25 AED per single-use plastic bag for in-person purchases and for e-commerce deliveries starting July 1st, 2022. This policy will be evaluated over several stages by the Executive Council of Dubai with an aim to completely ban single-use plastic bags within two years.
According to the Executive Council of Dubai’s press release, the new tariff will encourage sustainability in Dubai and bring the emirates in line with global best practices. The press release also stated that a tariff on single-use plastics is currently in effect in over 30 countries, and a partial or complete ban has been implemented in more than 90 countries.
Growing concerns over the environmental impact of single-use plastic
The environmental impact of single-use plastic is loud and clear, which is why virtually all environmentalists vehemently oppose them. Single-use plastic bags require 400 years to decompose and thousands of years for their environmental impacts to be mitigated. They also end up disrupting the habitats of wildlife. Just take a look at these statistics:
- 86% of dead turtles found on Dubai’s shores had consumed plastic materials.
- 50% of camel deaths in the UAE are caused due to the consumption of single-use plastics.
Support from communities and businesses
The new tariff on single-use plastic may seem like an inconvenience, but the statistics point to a different story. Based on a survey conducted by the Executive Council of Dubai, an overwhelming 85% of communities (all nationalities) and 100% of businesses in Dubai are supportive of the changing practices around the use of single-use plastics.
Is there a link between the quality of the environment and the quality of life?
Granted, the environment is a valid reason for limiting single-use plastic bags in its own right. That being said, it’s important to point out that there is indeed a link between the quality of the environment and the quality of life. This is because the quality of the environment directly impacts the air, water, and soil quality, which can affect both our physical and mental health in the short- and long-run.
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