Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

COVID rates are rising. Now, a UW-Madison scientist has found a way to recycle face masks.

It may be time to break out the face masks again. COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationwide due to a new omicron subvariant, EG.5, nicknamed “Eris.” Though Wisconsin isn't getting hit hard yet, ...
CBS News 8

No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers

A study from the University of Southern Denmark printed in March said there are an estimated 129 billion face masks used globally every month, which means there are 3 million masks being used per ...
Grist

Yes, disposable masks are made of plastic. And that’s a problem.

W. Aaron Vandiver is a writer, attorney, and wildlife conservationist. He is the author of the novel Under a Poacher’s Moon, released on February 1, 2022. An estimated 1.6 billion disposable masks ...
pix11

Toxins in disposable plastic face masks may harm humans and the environment: study

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SWANSEA, United Kingdom (StudyFinds.org) – ...
WGHP

Toxins found in disposable plastic face masks may harm humans and the environment

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SWANSEA, United Kingdom (StudyFinds.org) – ...