Greece this year again came in second, worldwide, in terms of awarded «Blue Flags», which denote the best and cleanest organized beaches in the world, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN), the national manager of the specific initiative.

Greece ranks 2nd in the world among 47 countries in terms of blue flags, with 497 award-winning beaches, 14 marinas and 6 tourist boats.

Based on figures from a study conducted by Patras University presented at the conference, plastic bags are the most frequent form of waste found on Greek shores.