The Untold Water Waste Behind Single-Use Bottles in the Emirates
Plastic consumption in the UAE has reached alarming levels, with over 4 billion bottles discarded annually, 450 per person on average. These figures signal environmental danger. The plastic waste pollutes deserts and oceans, endangering native wildlife. Ingested plastic has become a leading cause of death among camels and turtles. Studies confirm that in the UAE, half of all camel deaths involve plastic masses in their digestive tracts. The Invisible Threat