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(Thematic Report) Problem and Solving for Single-Use Mask |
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by Ida Ayu Mas Amelia Kusumaningtyas | 16-08-2020 15:37
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Single-Use Mask In Indonesia, during the beginning of the pandemic, single-use masks along with hand sanitizers were the most sought-out item. There was even a case of people collecting these masks at a large amount and selling them at a high price. Then there are people that sell fake masks, that does not give the benefit of being protected by a masks. Single-use masks has proved to create pollution if not disposed properly. They can be found on the side of the road, and most often on the beach. It is suggested to cut up the single-use masks in order to make sure no one would resell it and placed inside a plastic bottle. The solution to this pollution is then fabric masks that could be washed and used multiple times. The procedure is to change these fabric masks every 4 hours. Using fabric masks instead of single-use masks would then help reduce the pollution of masks. Of course, this is for people who need to get out of their house and get daily necessities or do their job. Using fabric will also mean that not many uses the single-use masks, where they would be available for health professional to use. |
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4 Comments
Greetings ida
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 18-09-2020 12:23
Hello Ida,
Single used masks have added pollution and I prefer to use reusable masks. Thank you very much for the solution ideas. We should always prefer reuse of any product if possible, I think.
Green cheers~
Posted 18-08-2020 01:23
Hello Ida
Greetings and Namaste from Nepal
Wishing you a safe stay
Thank you for your report on Problem and Solving for Single-Use Mask. I found this really interesting and informative as there has been enormous increase in use of mask due to corona virus
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Green Cheers :)
Best wishes,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 17-08-2020 19:46
Hello Ida this is mentor Taehyun!
The mask has a high risk of infection, so if there is no hard evidence, it is recommended that the mask used once is not reused. If reusable masks are commercialized, people will use them a lot.
Thank you for the report!
Green cheers!
Posted 17-08-2020 17:02