Protective masks have been obligatory in Poland since March 2020, with minor breaks or exceptions. They were worn due to the COVID-1 pandemic, when each of us was obliged to cover our nose and mouth in public spaces, thus protecting ourselves against microorganisms. Currently, they are just a remnant of the pandemic, which we do not need to throw away.
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Where to dispose of used protective masks? They should be in one container
Protective masks are made of synthetic materials that can decompose for hundreds of years, thus contributing to environmental pollution. If you cannot reuse them, make sure to segregate them appropriately. According to the State District Sanitary Inspector in Międzyrzecze, the State District Sanitary Inspector in Międzyrzecz appeals to throw used masks, like gloves, into a black mixed waste container.
Ways to reuse medical masks. They can get a new life
Although the pandemic is now a thing of the past, many of us have one of its remnants, i.e. protective masks, which many of us could have left for the so-called dark hour. There are many ways to reuse them and it is a much better solution than throwing them in the trash.
- One of them is control over tangle of cables. It’s a wire that every protective mask has, thanks to which the material fits perfectly around the nose while wearing it. Just wrap the cable around it and put it in a drawer.
- Straightening plants with the help of a thin wire is the second option for giving new life to masks. It is very strong, so it can be used to easily bind various materials. This method will work well in emergencies.
Source: Gazeta
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