Disposable Face Masks Used During Covid Have Left Chemical Timebomb

During the pandemic, an estimated 129 billion disposable face masks were used monthly, primarily made from plastics, leading to significant environmental pollution. Research revealed that these masks leached microplastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals like bisphenol B into the environment, with FFP2 and FFP3 masks releasing the highest quantities.

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