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Public Behavior and Awareness of Face-Mask Litter as Microplastics Source to Human Exposure During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2023-05-24

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The increased use of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has enhanced the potential environmental impacts of their disposal, including the release of microplastics (MP). Masks are typically made of plastic materials, which can contribute to plastic pollution if not properly disposed. A survey should be conducted to assess the public awareness of MP emissions and mask disposal, which could inform targeted educationa...

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Literature Corpus work: e17e3182-906f-5480-bc6e-51c558c9eaaa
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4450985

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