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NO TO PLASTIC BAGS 

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Greener path to the shop

Her children will never use a plastic bag. German expatriate mother Rita Amer has made this conscious decision.

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The lethal impact that plastic bags have on our environment
 
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Gulf News launches a campaign against the blight of plastic carriers

The Nation|Environment

Geant initiative to help cut plastic

Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) and Geant hypermarket have announced a joint initiative aimed at encouraging shoppers to reduce their consumption of plastic bags.

The Nation|Environment

Students combat threat

Inspired Abu Dhabi students are taking action to combat the threat posed by plastic bags.

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Children become 'little soldiers'

A female Emirati student taking part in a campaign about the dangers of plastic bags said several children cried when she showed them how these bags kill camels.

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Courier services to switch to eco-friendly bags
Jute bags an environment-friendly alternative to plastic carriers
Limit use of plastic bags, FNC urges cabinet
More than 1 million plastic bags are used every minute worldwide
Courier service pushes ahead with biodegradable bags across the region
Shoppers ill-informed on dangers of plastic carriers
Municipalities let Dubai lead way on bags
Few shops care for green bags
Teen eco-guardian starts from home
Support for 'No to Plastic Bags' campaign boosts hope
102 stores in Hay join 'Plastic Bag Free' campaign
UK retailer has no plans to charge for carriers
Nobel winner backs Gulf News plastic bag campaign
Pupils lead recycling drive
Bangalore brings change
Children become 'little soldiers'
Students combat threat
Environmentally-friendly bags get the green light
New German technology could rid Dubai of waste
Dubai Municipality ends free ride
Greener path to the shop
African answer to containing menace plastic bags

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