France is reportedly looking to increase fines for people caught dropping litter – including face masks and gloves. The proposal comes amid concerns over waste linked to the coronavirus pandemic, which has been found washed up on the country’s beaches. Littering fines could increase to €135 (£120), according to French media. Brune Poirson, a junior environment minister, told AFP news agency a draft decree would propose harsher sanctions for those caught dropping rubbish on the floor, Le Monde reported.
People caught littering in the street are currently handed a €68 (£60) fine in France.
Conservationists have warned about Covid-19’s environmental impact after face masks – which people must wear on French public transport, in secondary schools and workplaces where social-distancing is not possible – and gloves have wound up on beaches around the world.
Source: Independent
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