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UAE bans most single-use plastics starting Jan 1, 2026, to protect environment and advance circular economy.
Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE will ban single-use plastics including cups, lids, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, Styrofoam containers, and plastic bags under 50 microns, regardless of material.
Exemptions cover export goods, recycled domestic products, medicine and refuse bags, thin food wraps, and large reusable bags.
The move, enforced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, supports the UAE’s circular economy goals and environmental protection efforts.
It follows a 2024 phase that banned plastic shopping bags.
Officials stress shared responsibility and cooperation to reduce pollution and safeguard ecosystems.
Emiratos Árabes Unidos prohíbe la mayoría de los plásticos de un solo uso a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, para proteger el medio ambiente y promover la economía circular.