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Oman plastic bag ban comes into effect from THI S date
Key takeaways
- The fifth phase of the ban, introduced under Decision No. 8/2024, will cover a wider range of businesses, including furniture stores, dagger shops, gold and silver retailers, car care centers, and vehicle dealerships.
- The fifth phase is designed to further tighten restrictions, encourage reusable alternatives, and reduce overall plastic waste generation in line with Oman Vision 2040 and circular economy goals.
- The initiative builds on earlier phases aimed at reducing dependence on single-use plastics and promoting environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Environment Authority in Oman will expand its nationwide ban on plastic shopping bags from 1 July 2026, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and encouraging the use of sustainable alternatives.
The fifth phase of the ban, introduced under Decision No. 8/2024, will cover a wider range of businesses, including furniture stores, dagger shops, gold and silver retailers, car care centers, and vehicle dealerships.
The fifth phase is designed to further tighten restrictions, encourage reusable alternatives, and reduce overall plastic waste generation in line with Oman Vision 2040 and circular economy goals.
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