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The vast majority of supermarkets in the UAE don't charge shoppers for plastic bags and very few offer a viable alternative.

Dubai: The vast majority of supermarkets in the UAE don't charge shoppers for plastic bags and very few offer a viable alternative.

How attached are popular outlets to plastic
Major outlet	Use of plastic bag	Charge	Alternative
Lulu	Yes	No	No
Geant	Yes	25 fils	Yes
M&S	Yes	No	No
Carrefour	Yes	No	Yes
Choithrams	Yes	No	No
Al Maya	Yes	No	No
Al Madina	Yes	No	No
Union Cooperative	Yes	No	No
Sharjah Cooperative	Yes	No	No
Abu Dhabi Cooperative	Yes	No	Yes
Spinneys	Yes	No	Yes
Marks & Spencer	Yes	No	No
Ikea	No	No	Paper

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Street lights needed

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