How to safely dispose contaminated gloves, masks, wipes and more

Our new normal, the novel coronavirus pandemic, has caused society to take up more rigorous hygiene regimens. Unfortunately, personal protective equipment like masks and gloves quickly become contaminated, and they shouldn’t be tossed carelessly — especially not littered in parking lots, where they are destined to end up harming the environment. Because the pathogen causing COVID-19 can survive for hours or even days on different surfaces, observing appropriate disposal protocol is crucial. So, here are some recommendations, which are both safer for public health and better for our planet, on what to do with used gloves, masks, disinfectants, wipes, paper towels and more.

Original Article Source Credits:   Inhabitat , https://inhabitat.com/

Article Written By:  Mariecor Agravante

Original Article Posted on:  Apr 16, 2020

Link to Original Article:  https://inhabitat.com/how-117-year-old-ford-plans-to-curb-carbon-emissions-by-2050/