Up to 5 thousand zloty fine for littering on the beach
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The Ministry of Climate and Environment and the Provincial Fund of Environmental Protection and Water Management in Gdańsk are working together to address the problem of beach littering. Climate Ministry wants to impose a fine of up to 5 thousand PLN for littering on beaches, as well as in forests or mountain trails.
"During vacations, we should take care that beaches do not turn into garbage dumps. That is why we appeal that during trips and recreation you should not leave garbage on the beach. It is not just about aesthetics, but a real threat to marine flora and fauna, and to ourselves " stressed Deputy Minister for Climate and Environment Jacek Ozdoba during a press conference.
"We conduct educational activities and promote proper attitudes. However, in order to draw attention to this important problem and especially stigmatize individuals who contribute to the degradation of the environment, we propose to introduce regulations that increase the penalties for environmental crimes and offenses. Thus, for littering on beaches, in forests, near lakes and on mountain trails, the maximum fine has been increased from 500 to 5000 PLN. I would also like to emphasize that for many years the penalties for environmental offenses have not been revalued and now their amount is completely inadequate to the committed acts", said Deputy Minister Jacek Ozdoba.
As part of the promotion of the action “I don’t litter, I choose a clean beach” in the Pomeranian province in July appeared billboards and bus stop city lights. On July 23, a bill amending certain laws to prevent environmental crime was entered on the list of legislative and program work of the Council of Ministers.
