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UAE to Phase Out Imports of Single-Use Plastics

The United Arab Emirates will ban imports of most single-use plastics, including biodegradable plastic bags, beginning in 2024, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Jan. 18. The country plans to impose an import ban on most other single-use plastic…

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products beginning in 2026, the report said, covering soft-drink cups, eating utensils, plates, straws, food containers and more. Certain exceptions apply, including for items “clearly labeled” for reexport.