230 1.6 billion disposable masks entered our oceans in 2020 alone. This equates to roughly 5,500 tons of plastic pollution. Disposable COVID-19 masks are expected to take more than 450 years to decompose. They break up into microplastics, endangering the precious marine wildlife around the globe. (media.greatawakening.win) posted 3 years ago by penisse 3 years ago by penisse +230 / -0 33 comments download share 33 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
This was one of my first thoughts last year when this foolishness started..... that the masks would be disposed of everywhere and would end up in our oceans.
Just walking about in my complex, masks account for more trash than cigarettes..