Environment and Water Ministry seeks to make UAE plastic bags free

The Ministry of Environment and Water is launching a campaign to make the UAE free from the plastic bags through awareness campaign that targets students and public to enlighten them about the health hazards caused by these bags.

Dr Mariam Al Shanasi, executive director of the technical affairs at the ministry, said the ministry seeks through the campaign under theme "UAE free from plastic bags" to enlighten public about the environmental risks caused by use of the plastic bags.