A recent study revealed that the use of around 129 billion disposable face masks per month during the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly contributed to land and water pollution, as there was no ...

Disposable face masks used during the Covid pandemic may be leeching toxic microplastics into the ground and water, making their way into the human body, a study suggests. Numerous studies have been ...

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world in ways no one could have ever imagined. Apart from lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccines, one of the most evident changes was the rise of the face mask.

A recent research study showed that the surge in the use of disposable face masks during the Covid pandemic has left a chemical timebomb that contributes to environmental degradation. Based on recent ...

Interesting Engineering reported that the "upcycling" method uses only water and tannic acid — a plant-based compound also ...

The University of Washington is building on the success of its reusable cup initiative at Alaska Airlines Arena, expanding ...

The global use of face masks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have since been discarded as waste, contributing to land and water pollution. As these masks break down, they can release ...

TerraCycle takes the items that local recycling centers cannot recycle, from razors to food wrappers to Swiffer pads. Here's ...

Ask your dry cleaner to skip the thin plastic wrap and hang your clothes uncovered. Bring a reusable garment bag to protect ...

Europe’s healthcare systems produced more than 900,000 tonnes of single-use plastic in 2023, according to research from Eunomia and Systemiq. The A Prescription for Change report estimated that the ...