Abu Dhabi to ban single-use styrofoam products from June 1

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development announced on X that single-use styrofoam products will be banned in Abu Dhabi from June 1.

The ban will apply to cups, lids, plates, beverage containers, and food receptacles for immediate consumption.

Khaleej Times reported the initiative to ban single-use Styrofoam is an extension of the Abu Dhabi Single-Use Plastic Policy, and supports the aims of the Year of Sustainability.

The Abu Dhabi Single-Use Plastic Policy was launched in May 2020. Under the policy, a ban on the sale of single-use plastic bags across all retailers came into effect on June 1, 2022, leading to a 95 percent drop in the use of these bags.