# Environmental waste management and plastic regulation in IT > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-waste-management-and-plastic-regulation-in-it > Updated: 2026-09-29T10:08:19.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2. Environmental initiatives and regulatory actions regarding waste management and plastic use continue across Italy. Following the national ‘Sea & Rivers’ mobilization by Plastic Free Onlus, which concluded with the collection of over 52,784 kilograms of waste by 4,418 volunteers, regional cleanup data showed significant participation. Specific amounts removed included 3,463 kg in Puglia, nearly 5 tons in Abruzzo, 3,840 kg in Calabria, and 184 kg in Molise. In Palmi, volunteers recovered 100 kg of waste from beaches and sea floors, including submerged metal scrap. New local environmental education and urban awareness programs have emerged. In the North Bari area, Sanb Spa launched the second edition of ‘RuBiTeCo,’ an environmental education championship targeting high school students in Corato, Bitonto, Ruvo di Puglia, and Terlizzi. The Green Game initiative has also been introduced to bring circular economy lessons to schools nationwide. The WWF is promoting ‘Urban Nature’ events to highlight the importance of pollinators and green spaces in cities such as Teramo, Lecco, and Campobasso, aiming to improve public health and climate resilience. Additionally, Macerata continues to host guided walks to explore urban parks and local biodiversity, while McDonald’s conducted a cleanup in Castegnato. Corporate sustainability efforts are also noted, with the brand LEGAMI releasing its 2025 Sustainability Report regarding environmental and social investments. Previous regulatory and cleanup efforts include a single-use plastic ban in Girifalco school cafeterias and the seizure of a buffalo farm in Capaccio Paestum due to improper waste disposal. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Italy environmental initiatives drive waste cleanup and ecological education Environmental campaigns across Italy are driving significant action, from Plastic Free's massive waste collection efforts to WWF's urban biodiversity initiatives and school-based ecological education programs. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plastic-free-sea-rivers-mobilization-collects-tons-of-waste-in-italy ### 2026-09-21: Italy: Plastic ban in Girifalco schools and farm seizure in Salerno Italian news highlights include a ban on single-use plastics in Girifalco schools to promote sustainability and the seizure of a buffalo farm in Capaccio Paestum due to unauthorized works and waste management. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-plastic-ban-in-girifalco-schools-and-farm-seizure-in-salerno --- Cite as: Environmental waste management and plastic regulation in IT. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-waste-management-and-plastic-regulation-in-it