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[Free Report] Unmasking the Environmental Impact |
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by Yvonne An | 16-08-2020 07:41
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Masks used to safeguard the public health during the COVID-19 pandemic are primarily made of non-woven material such as polypropylene, which is around 20 to 25 grams per square meter in density. Polyester or polycarbonate are other frequently-used materials in protective masks. While they effectively block bacteria, they are liquid-resistant, plastic-based products with a long afterlife; Thus, after disposal, they end up in oceans or landfills. Medical masks are not supposed to be worn for longer than one day. Therefore, their disposal leads to a large quantity of clinical waste.
The population is at significant risk of detrimental impacts from exposure to medical waste. As the governments advise students to stay far from schools, the frontliners have to fulfill their duty of keeping cities clean by directly working at the field exposed to the virus. This puts them in one of the most vulnerable positions, most susceptible to the virus.
As the pandemic rapidly spreads across the globe, light will soon shine on medical waste treatment management and its practical and effective measures. Private waste management firms and health institutions in countries are already employing services that specialize in coronavirus decontamination. It is equally crucial for the governments to find solutions against the harmful environmental impacts of COVID-19. At the same time, each individual has the responsibility to conform to the necessary guidelines of disposals of masks and other medical gear. After all, it is only through goodwill and mutual empathy that we will see the world emerge stronger from this pandemic. |
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6 Comments
Greetings Ivonne
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 18-09-2020 12:31
Hello Yvonne,
Greetings and Namaste from Nepal
Wishing you a safe stay
Thank you for your report on Unmasking the Environmental Impact
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Green Cheers :)
Best wishes,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 17-08-2020 19:53
Hello Yvonne An this is mentor Taehyun!
Many people wear masks all the time because personal hygiene is emphasized by coronavirus. I thought most masks were disposable, so I thought they would be very vulnerable to environmental problems, but this is the problem. I hope this era will come when you don't have to wear a mask.
Thank you for the report!
Green cheers!
Posted 17-08-2020 16:45
Dear Yvonne,
yeah, clinical waste are one of the major problems and also their disposal. care should be taken to dispose it rather than filling the pits and burning them.
Regards,
Sandesh
Posted 16-08-2020 13:24
Hello Yvonne,
I hope you are fine and doing great!
Yeah,COVID -19 has increased frequency of mask , gloves and other personal protection equipment which has direct impact on environment as well as chances of COVID-19 spread. Few days ago,infection of degradable eco-friendly marks of banana was invented which can be alternative if its production is increased.
Thanks for sharing!
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Sonika
Posted 16-08-2020 10:54
Thanks for sharing the compelling writings and it is so educative. It's good to know that the facial mask has not to be worn for longer than one day. But I got question which goes like this, is it appropriate to throw it in trash can after using or it has to be burned? What is the proper way of keeping the mask after its use so that it might not spread the virus?
Posted 16-08-2020 10:28