{"id":94125,"date":"2025-01-01T19:57:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=94125"},"modified":"2025-01-01T19:57:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:57:57","slug":"dubai-kicks-off-2025-with-a-plastic-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-kicks-off-2025-with-a-plastic-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Kicks Off 2025 with a Plastic Ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Dubai Bans Single-Use Plastics Starting 2025 for a Greener Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dubai is starting 2025 with a big eco-friendly move. From January 1, single-use plastics like Styrofoam cups, plastic straws, and table covers are officially banned. Whether you\u2019re grabbing a coffee or ordering takeout, expect some noticeable changes as Dubai takes major steps toward sustainability.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s Banned?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Under the new rules, the following single-use plastic items are no longer allowed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Styrofoam cups and food containers<\/li>\n<li>Plastic straws and stirrers<\/li>\n<li>Plastic cotton swabs<\/li>\n<li>Plastic table covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This builds on last year\u2019s ban on single-use bags, which was implemented in June 2024.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-94127\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/01\/01195331\/2-medium.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"948\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/01\/01195331\/2-medium.png 250w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/01\/01195331\/2-120x60.png 120w, https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/01\/01195331\/2.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Bigger Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Dubai\u2019s ban is part of <em>Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023<\/em>, led by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The resolution aims to cut down plastic waste, encourage recycling &amp; promote reusable products.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout has been gradual to help people and businesses adjust. Last year, Dubai introduced a 25-fil charge on plastic bags before banning them entirely. By January 2026, the ban will extend to plastic cups, lids, cutlery, plates, and more.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to Expect Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Businesses are already replacing plastics with eco-friendly alternatives like bamboo straws and compostable containers. Many are also encouraging reusable options by offering discounts for customers who bring their own cups or bags.<\/p>\n<p>For residents, it\u2019s an easy shift: invest in reusable items, support businesses using sustainable packaging, and recycle whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just about banning plastic, it\u2019s about changing habits and protecting the planet. By reducing plastic waste, Dubai is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future, showing the world what\u2019s possible with collective action.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>READ NEXT:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/what-is-the-difference-between-smoke-and-aerosol\/\">What Is The Difference Between Smoke And Aerosol<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay in the loop with Dubai\u2019s hottest news, right at your fingertips! Download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lovin Dubai app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for FREE to catch the latest stories on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plus, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin-dubai-newsletter.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lovin Dubai newsletter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> just got a refresh! 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