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
When I was working at Staples, some of the masks they're actually had a warning that belonged to exposure would give you medical conditions, so I can only imagine what kind of impact that will also have on the environment....