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Dubai: One of the world's leading logistics providers is switching to eco-friendly courier bags.
DHL Express has introduced a new biodegradable material to replace plastic bags in its operations throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
The decision comes as Gulf News presses ahead with its campaign urging people to say 'No to Plastic Bags'.
The new bags are recyclable and can degrade in as little as two years, leaving behind only natural elements - water, carbon dioxide and biomass.
Janet Jweihan, DHL Express Country Manager for the UAE, said: "We are constantly seeking new ways to support sustainable development, over and above existing international conservation standards and guidelines. One result of the UAE's rapid growth is a per-capita waste generation of around 725kg.
"We want to positively impact on our communities and adhere to an incremental environmental strategy."
The switch to biodegradable bags is part of DHL's worldwide initiative to reduce its environmental footprint across the 220 countries in which it operates.
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