Qatar will be raising awareness on the environmental impact and hazards of single-use plastic bags in celebration of ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’, which is observed on July 3 every year.

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has launched a contest for the best idea to limit the use of plastic bags.

The initiative aims to educate the public about the need to reduce the use of plastic bags in order to preserve the environment.

Under the slogan “FutureWithoutPlastics”, the announcement was made by the Ministry via their Twitter account.

On the International Plastic Bags Free Day, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment is pleased to reveal a contest for the best idea to limit the use of plastic bags, under the slogan: #FutureWithoutPlastics

Share your best ideas...valuable gifts await the top 3 winners pic.twitter.com/KDFVaJZn9w

— وزارة البلدية والبيئة | MME (@albaladiya) July 2, 2021

The steps taken by MME to reduce the use of plastic in Qatar are in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, in addition to creating the need to use reusable bags and combat plastic pollution.

MME has explained that all submissions for the contests should be original, applicable, and sent only through Instagram, with participants being able to win up to QAR 1,500.

The winners of the competition will be announced on July 10, 2021. 

MME also supports and encourages the efforts and initiatives of civil society organizations in the field of the environment, which is the responsibility of everyone, including ministries, institutions, companies, and individuals.

Furthermore, the Ministry carries out many awareness activities with the aim of raising awareness among the public about the importance of using reusable bags and reducing single-use plastic bags that pollute the environment.

For more information on MME, please visit mme.gov.qa

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