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03-13-2021
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Disposable face masks made from plastic microfibers are a ticking time bomb for the environment, according to a new study from the University of Southern Denmark. Based on recent studies, the study authors estimate that 129 billion face masks are used each month, which is the equivalent of three million masks per minute.
The experts report that most of the billions of masks that are being used on a monthly basis are disposable face masks made from plastic microfibers.
The researchers warn that, with increasing reports on inappropriate disposal of masks, it is urgent to recognize this potential environmental threat and prevent it from becoming the next big plastic problem.
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The massive need for face masks since the covid-19 pandemic has swept the world and has resulted in large manufacture of disposable masks, but it s now feared that if not disposed appropriately can cause a huge threat to the natural planet.
New research assessed across the earth shows that humans are presently using mind-blowing 129 billion face masks each month. The average usage of 2.8 million masks is taking 31 days in a month around the world to be used in a minute
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An Increase in Environmental Risks
Researchers now caution that the total amount of masks, with their plastic makeup, presents an increase in environmental risk and efforts should be made to keep it from becoming the subsequent plastic crisis.
The disposable face masks that you wear may pose a huge environmental risk, scientists warn
13 Mar 2021
Gulf Today Report
The vital role that face masks have played in stalling the spread of coronavirus cannot be stressed enough.
However, their noticeable benefits may come with an unnoticed rider environmental damage.
Ever since the globe was swept by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a huge demand for disposable face masks.
This has resulted in enormous production of disposable masks, but it is now feared that undisposed of properly, they pose a major threat to the natural world.
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Recent studies estimate around the world humans are now using a whopping 129 billion face masks every month.
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