Paraná government fined R$2.5 million for plastic bag pollution on beaches

Ibama fined the Paraná government R$2.5 million for marine pollution caused by plastic bags used to control erosion during beach concerts. The plastic bags, filled with sand, were found scattered along the coast and even in a national park, harming marine life. The state government plans to appeal the fine. The pollution occurred during free summer concerts in Matinhos, where plastic bags were used to stabilize a beach step. The government was also fined R$30,000 for damaging coastal vegetation.