We’re Starting to See How Covid PPE Litter Affects Wildlife

April 23, 2021

A year into the pandemic, environmental researchers have the first data on where disposable PPE is ending up in ecosystems. Advocates recommend opting for reusable masks, and cut the straps of any that need to be discarded.

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