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
I mean a lot are going into the ocean, yeah, but a lot of them are just being thrown on the ground and either sit there for who knows how long or they get chucked into a landfill which is best case scenario. Discarded masks are the new cigaret butts