- Tytuł:
- Predictions of hazardous plastic waste amounts based on disposable face mask wearing habits
- Autorzy:
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Cesoniene, Laima
Simanaviciute, Raimonda
Sileikiene, Daiva
Bedla, Dawid - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/27314682.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2023
- Wydawca:
- Instytut Technologiczno-Przyrodniczy
- Tematy:
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COVID-19
environment
face mask
pandemic
survey study - Opis:
- Since March 11, 2020, the global community has faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, numerous countries, including the Republic of Lithuania, mandated the wearing of face masks to curb the virus’s spread. Yet, a section of the Lithuanian populace resisted this move, voicing concerns about the inconvenience of mask-wearing and potential privacy infringements. These concerns endured, even amidst debates on the masks’ effectiveness. This article explores how the Lithuanian public responded to mask-wearing protocols during the pandemic. Survey analysis highlighted a troubling trend: many individuals dispose of face masks with their regular trash, often without proper packaging. Most masks are sourced from pharmacies or are provided by employers and are typically thrown away after just one day of use. The data underscores a significant knowledge gap in correct mask disposal, as a significant portion ends up mingled with general household waste, without proper containment. Moreover, many people keep used masks in pockets or bags. Notably, during the pandemic, an estimated 2 mln adult Lithuanians may have generated roughly 15.24 Mg of hazardous plastic waste through mask disposal.
- Źródło:
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Journal of Water and Land Development; 2023, 59; 275--282
1429-7426
2083-4535 - Pojawia się w:
- Journal of Water and Land Development
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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