6 reusable shopping bags offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi

Following a notification from the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), single-use plastic bags were no longer allowed in Abu Dhabi from June 1. Senior executives from significant retail establishments in Abu Dhabi also signed a voluntary declaration supporting the implementation of the single-use plastic policy. The merchants are dedicated to working together and obtaining funding, resources, and other alternatives to assist environmental protection. They stated that they were looking at more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags.

In March 2020, the EAD introduced a single-use plastics policy that, coupled with subsequent regulations, will enable the emirate's marine and terrestrial environments to stay free of single-use plastic waste.

Here is a list of the reusable bags that are anticipated from big-box stores, as well as with advice on how to get prepared for the ban by preserving the reusable bags and using them whenever you go shopping.

6 kinds of reusable shopping bags being offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi

Unlike plastic bags, reusable shopping bags not only are more sustainable and eco-friendly but they also can be reused and repurposed numerous times compared to single-use plastic ones. In terms of types of the reusable bags offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi, there are 6 types of which include:

Biodegradable bags

These are bags that can decompose by the action of bacteria or other living things. They can be broken down by living organisms like fungi or bacteria. Instead of using petroleum, biodegradable bags are created from plant-based substances like corn and wheat starches. For Dh2.5 (~0,68 USD), you can purchase them at supermarkets.

New paper bags

These recyclable paper bags are made using different papers, including scrap newspapers. Several businesses generate these reusable bags by stitching thread made of resin made from maize starch or banana fiber between the two layers of paper. Because newspaper is porous by nature, it absorbs the resin better and helps to make the bag substantially leak-proof.

Recycled paper bags

These paper bags are made from used paper which is reprocessed for different purposes. According to data from paperbag.org, in Europe, an average paper bag is reused or recycled 3.5 times before being completely discarded.

Reusable jute bags

Reusable jute bags, which are manufactured from the outer stem and skin of the jute plant, a natural fiber. Jute is a remarkably adaptable material that is also used to make hessian cloth, although it is now most frequently utilized to create robust things like eco-friendly bags. The cost of each jute bag at Lulu Hypermarkets is Dh7.5 (~2,04).

Reusable cloth bags

These bags are made from 100 percent cotton, antibacterial and recyclable materials according to the raw materials used.Addtionally, cloth bags can be used for many years. These cotton bags will soon be available at Lulu Hypermarkets for Dh1 (~0,27).

Reusable starch-based bags

These entirely biodegradable clear or white carrier bags have a lower environmental impact because they are constructed from compostable materials, such as renewable, natural starches. These sturdy carrier bags are strong enough to assist consumers transport a variety of products and have an integrated punch handle.

Source: Khaleej Times

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