The Environment Authority has issued a clarification on alternatives for single-use plastic bags that are banned in the Sultanate from January 1.
A statement issued online said: “Based on the inquiries received by the Environment Authority regarding specifications and alternatives for single-use bags that are covered by the ban according to Resolution 23/2020, the Authority wishes to clarify the following:
The authority confirms that this exception is temporary and further details will be published on it. We also invite everyone to search for suitable alternatives such as paper and cardboard bags and other containers for meat and fish by the time this exception ends.
As part of protecting the environment, Oman imposed a nationwide ban on single-use plastics from January 1. Violators could be fined as much as OMR 2,000, and the penalties are doubled for repeat offenders.
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