The Italian island of Capri banned single-use plastic water bottles of 1.5 liters or less, along with disposable straws, cutlery, plates, cups and non-biodegradable bags, for the 2026 tourist season, which ran June 1 through Sept. 30. Violators faced fines of up to €500 (near $585).
Travelers with a documented medical need could carry plastic bottles with a doctor's note; otherwise, visitors were expected to use reusable bottles, refillable at more than 25 public fountains around the island. The ban, enforced by a corps of roughly 50 municipal inspectors, is part of Capri's 2025-2030 Green Plan addressing overtourism, and is expected to be renewed each summer season.