Study Warns Disposable Masks Release Harmful Microplastics and Chemicals
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Research indicates that disposable face masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic are degrading and releasing microplastics and harmful chemicals like endocrine disruptors into the environment, posing risks to human and animal health and highlighting the need for more sustainable mask solutions.
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