{"id":55265,"date":"2026-06-29T14:21:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=55265"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T14:21:33","slug":"oman-expands-plastic-bag-ban-more-stores-will-switch-to-alternatives-from-july-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/oman-expands-plastic-bag-ban-more-stores-will-switch-to-alternatives-from-july-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Oman Expands Plastic Bag Ban: More Stores Will Switch to Alternatives From July 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A big change is coming to your shopping experience in Oman this July. <strong>More stores across Oman will stop giving out plastic shopping bags<\/strong> as the next phase of the nationwide ban comes into effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following businesses will no longer provide plastic shopping bags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Furniture stores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dagger shops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gold and silver outlets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car care centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle dealerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2647904897.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2647904897.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2647904897-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2647904897-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of plastic shopping bags, <strong>businesses can provide alternatives<\/strong> such as paper, cloth, cardboard, cotton, and non-woven fabric bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to reduce plastic waste, encourage people to use reusable bags, and help protect the environment. In 2025, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/oman-to-enforce-ban-on-single-use-plastic-bags-in-shops-and-bakeries-from-july-1-2025\/\">same ban<\/a> affected fruit and vegetable shops, grocery stores, bakeries, sweet shops, gift shops, and packaging units<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Living in Oman? Here&#8217;s what to explore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a good dining spot? <strong>Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/best-matcha-and-specialty-tea-spots-in-muscat-oman\/\">best matcha and specialty tea spots in Muscat<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to stay active this summer? Check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/the-spark-returns-to-oman-this-summer-dates-and-details\/\">Oman&#8217;s biggest indoor summer festival<\/a><\/strong> with more than 20 sports and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for an adventure? Explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/water-activities-oman-daymaniyat-islands\/\">best snorkeling, diving, and sea activities around Oman<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A big change is coming to your shopping experience in Oman this July. More stores across Oman will stop giving out plastic shopping bags as the next phase of the nationwide ban comes into effect. 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