PPE Use Protects Us Against Coronavirus, but It’s Harming the Oceans

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By Chloe SkyeOct 8, 2020, 5:00 am203 pts
Did you know that 91% of the plastic produced has never been recycled? Yet calls to eliminate single-use plastics have been lost in the panic of a new pandemic and the rush to secure personal protective equipment (PPE). And many of these items — including disposable masks, gloves, and antibacterial wipes —…

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