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Looks like Styrofoam cups, plates and takeout containers are getting the boot in Abu Dhabi. The Environment Agency and Department of Economic Development just announced that all single-use Styrofoam will be banned starting June 1st.  Anything meant for drinks, food or just one-time use like cups, lids, plates and to-go containers made of Styrofoam are on the blacklist. Some things like reusable storage boxes and coolers made of it can stick around though.  This expands on Abu Dhabi's single-use plastic policy from a couple years ago. That led to plastic bags being 86'd from stores last summer, which supposedly caused usage to drop almost 95%! Pretty impressive. Seems the city is serious about sustaining sustainability as part of the whole "Year of Sustainability" campaign. And they're not alone - Dubai and Sharjah have also banned most single-use plastics beginning next January, with fines for anyone caught breaking the rules.  The whole country is on board with d...

  The United Arab Emirates has launched an ambitious new initiative to monitor the levels of plastic waste in the country, as part of its efforts to promote sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint. This initiative is a crucial step in the right direction towards tackling plastic pollution, which is a global problem that has severe environmental and health implications. The initiative will involve monitoring the amount of plastic waste generated in the UAE and tracking its journey from production to disposal. It will also involve identifying areas where plastic waste is being generated the most and implementing measures to reduce its production. This initiative will also involve collaborating with the private sector to promote sustainable practices and reduce plastic waste. Reducing plastic waste is not just an environmental issue; it is also a social responsibility. Plastic pollution can have severe health implications, and we must act now to prevent it. The UAE's new initi...