Rashid Awad buys several reusable bags on Tuesday, saying they hold heavier items better. Victor Besa / The National
Reuseable plastic bags on sale at Lulu Hypermarket for Dh2.5. Victor Besa / The National
Shoppers at Khalidiyah Mall pack their items into a mixture of long-life and single-use bags. Victor Besa / The National
Shoppers are urged to buy reusable carriers and keep them in their car or homes to avoid using dozens of disposable ones. Victor Besa / The National
The average shopper in the UAE uses more than 1,100 single-use plastic bags per year - compared to the global average of 300. Victor Besa / The National
Rashid Awad buys several reusable bags on Tuesday, saying they hold heavier items better. Victor Besa / The National
Reuseable plastic bags on sale at Lulu Hypermarket for Dh2.5. Victor Besa / The National
Shoppers at Khalidiyah Mall pack their items into a mixture of long-life and single-use bags. Victor Besa / The National
Shoppers are urged to buy reusable carriers and keep them in their car or homes to avoid using dozens of disposable ones. Victor Besa / The National
The average shopper in the UAE uses more than 1,100 single-use plastic bags per year - compared to the global average of 300. Victor Besa / The National
Rashid Awad buys several reusable bags on Tuesday, saying they hold heavier items better. Victor Besa / The National
