Can disposable masks be worn more than once?

Disposable facemasks are a primary tool to prevent the transmission of SARS-COV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, plastic waste generated from their disposal represents a significant environmental problem that can be reduced by maximizing the service life of disposable masks. We evaluated the...

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Main Authors: Hao Chen, James M. Samet, Haiyan Tong, Aiman Abzhanova, Ana G. Rappold, Steven E. Prince
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0147651322007485