Dubai’s significant move to ban single-use plastic bags and products from 1st January 2024 is aimed at minimizing the adverse impact of plastic waste on the environment and aligns with a global push for sustainable business practices which safeguards the nature.
Aster Pharmacy, a part of the Aster DM Healthcare Group and a leading retail chain in GCC, sees an annual footfall of 8.7 million people across its 230+ stores. Over the last five years, in alignment with UAE Government’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution, Aster Pharmacy had undertaken efforts to introduce eco-friendly stores with interiors built with sustainable and recyclable materials. Efforts to replace plastic bags with recyclable paper bags is now complete with 7.4 million paper bags being used annually to serve customers.
