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Masks Are a Ticking Time Bomb

Masks Are a Ticking Time Bomb

Many don't realize it, but disposable masks aren't made out of user-friendly, 'green' materials.

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Sep 08, 2021
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  • It’s estimated that 129 billion face masks are used worldwide each month, which works out to about 3 million masks a minute

  • Not only are masks not being recycled, but their materials make them likely to persist and accumulate in the environment

  • Because masks may be directly made from microsized plastic fibers with a thickness of 1 mm to 1…

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