Virgin Mobile introduces new biodegradable SIM cards. Company said it would “progressively” phase out single-use plastic SIM cards.
Event Location
Dubai, Dubai
Start Time
23 February 2022, 12:00 AM
End Time
31 March 2022, 12:00 AM
Virgin Mobile UAE has introduced new biodegradable SIM cards.
The move is in line with the “UAE’s vision to create a vibrant new green economy that will offer the world a unique model for sustainable development”, the mobile operator said.
The biodegradable SIM is made from an oxo-biodegradable plastic that breaks down into tiny pieces and slowly degrades in the presence of oxygen and UV light. When placed in a landfill, the degradation process can take between four to six months.
In contrast, regular plastics take hundreds of years to decompose.
The biodegradable SIM cards “are the most sustainable option available in the UAE for customers whose devices cannot yet accept eSIMs”. It requires no plastic.
The company said it would “progressively” phase out single-use plastic SIM cards.
UAE Virgin biodegradable SIM
