Now this mask is becoming a threat to people’s Health and environment. Millions of disposable face masks were thrown into the open during the Kovid epidemic. Which now leaves dangerous chemicals. The new research has come up against this.
Used mask environment and danger to humans
Masks used and thrown and thrown during the Kovid epidemic have become a major threat to the environment and humans. These plastic masks are breaking down microplastic and dangerous chemicals. Which can pose a serious threat to human Health, animals and the environment. The demand for the mask during the Kovid period was so high that there was no effective arrangement for their disposal. Due to which they were thrown into the garbage or in the open. These masks are mostly made of polypropylene and other plastic.
More microplastic free
The research team at the Center for Agroicology, Water and Resilience at the University of Coventry, England, has investigated how much microplastic is released when the mask is kept in water. They kept the newly purchased different types of masks in pure water for 24 hours and later tested water. Microplastic released from each mask. But FFP2 and FFP3 masks release 4 to 6 times more microplastic. This mask is considered the most reliable for protection against viruses. This is now proving to be the most dangerous.
Serious threat to Health
Anna Bogush, the main author of this research, says that we now have to produce, use and dispose of face masks. We have to find options that are safe for the environment and can be recycled. In addition, it is also important in people to raise awareness about this risk so that they can choose better options. The mask that was very important to protect our Health during Kovid. It has now become a serious threat to the environment and human Health.
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