The Italian city of Lecce has been hit with another setback in its efforts to become the first European capital to ban plastic bags, after a court ruled that it was illegal.
In a decision made on Monday, the court said that the city's ban on single-use plastic bags was unconstitutional because it would cause "serious harm" to the environment and could lead to increased pollution.
But despite this setback, Lecce is not giving up the fight against plastic pollution.
Instead, the city is continuing to work towards its goal of becoming the first European capital to ban plastic bags, and has already taken several steps towards achieving this.
For example, Lecce has introduced a range of measures to encourage people to use reusable bags, including offering discounts for those who bring their own bags when shopping.
The city has also launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of reducing our reliance on single-use plastics.
Despite these efforts, however, there is still a long way to go before Lecce can achieve its goal of banning plastic bags.
But even if the ban is ultimately overturned, Lecce will continue to work towards reducing its reliance on single-use plastics and protecting the environment for future generations.
Overall, while the ban on plastic bags may have been a setback, Lecce is determined to continue fighting for a cleaner, more sustainable future.