Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment
Chinese Academy of Sciences · Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences · +2 more institutions
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Abstract
• Disposable face masks (single use) are used to slow down the transmission rate of Covid-19 from person to person. • Unprecedented rise in the global production of face masks present a new environmental challenge due to Covid-19 pandemic. • Polymer-based face masks waste management issues are increasing. • Covid-19 is playing a key role in microplastic pollution. • Research and community awareness will be successful in making the public mindful of this problem.
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- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Face masks
- Face (sociological concept)
- 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
- Pandemic
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
- Pollution
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