MUSCAT: This phase will extend the ban to several retail and food sectors, urging businesses and consumers alike to transition to more eco-friendly alternatives.
The activities that will be included in this third phase are:
- Fruit and vegetable shops and packaging units
- Grocery stores
- Candy factories and sweet shops
- Gift shops
- Bakeries, as well as bread, pastry, and confectionery outlets
Businesses operating in these categories will be required to stop using single-use plastic shopping bags and switch to eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags and paper bags.
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