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Environmental Impact of Single-Use Synthetic Face Mask and Its Recycling: A Sustainable Approach
Environmental science and engineering
2024
20 citations
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Aishwarya Sahu,
Krishnamayee Mallick,
Alok Prasad Das
Summary
Researchers investigated the environmental burden of single-use synthetic face masks surging during the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how disposable masks contribute to microplastic pollution and exploring sustainable recycling approaches to reduce their ecological footprint.