1.6 Billion Disposable Masks Entered Our Oceans in 2020

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With the world wearing disposable masks to contain the spread of COVID-19, our oceans took in an additional 5,500 tons of plastic waste.

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1.6 Billion Disposable Masks Entered Our Oceans in 2020

With the world wearing disposable masks to contain the spread of COVID-19, our oceans took in an additional 5,500 tons of plastic waste.


First published: July 27, 2021 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: Oceans Asia, Statista, Plastic Collectors

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