A Ban on Single-Use Plastics Goes Into Effect on Capri This Week –
Starting on Wednesday (May 15), the Italian island of Capri will be issuing fines of up to €500 to anyone caught violating a new ban on single-use plastics.
Source: www.johnnyjet.com
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