ROME - The symbol of the pandemic also arrives on the beach and leaps to the top in the traditional ranking of the most forgotten objects under the umbrella drawn up every year by the Italian Bathing Union.
"In the summer of 2021, the mask is the most forgotten object under the umbrella, (or deliberately abandoned by customers), followed by sunglasses or eyeglasses and sunscreen. Ffp2, Ffp3, surgical or personalized: all end without distinction to be disposed of in unsorted waste "explains Antonio Capacchione, president of the Sib which adheres to Fipe Confcommercio.
Among the many objects that are found at the end of the day on the bed, hanging from the umbrella or partially covered in sand: swimsuit, towel, games for children, house or car keys, caps, disinfectant dispenser, thermal bottles and electronic cigarettes , but also valuable items such as watches, necklaces, rings or bracelets, cell phones, tablets, video games and wallets.
Furthermore, when cleaning the establishment, the lifeguards must also dispose of packets of cigarettes, lighters, newspapers, magazines or books, but some of them, if in good condition, can be reused in the appropriate 'pre-book' space, available to customers for free.