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Detailed explanation-1: -The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags to take effect next year, the latest initiative aimed at reducing pollution in the oil-rich nation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since 2021, China has banned single-use plastic bags and utensils from major cities, and single-use straws were banned nationwide.

Detailed explanation-3: -As the world’s first country to ban plastic carrying bags in 2002, Bangladesh continues to push the envelope of what it means to be sustainable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Between 2010 and 2019, the number of public policies intended to phase out plastic carryout bags tripled. As of 2022, such bans have been introduced in 98 countries, with varying degrees of enforcement, and 33 countries instead impose a charge per bag.

Detailed explanation-5: -Norway is the world leader in recycling plastic bottles, due to its refundable deposit program. Through this system, 97% of all plastic bottles in this Scandinavian country are recycled, making Norway the highest recycling country for plastic.