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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the use of single-use face masks, resulting in a surge in facemask waste. The improper management of this increased facemask waste has resulted in several environmental impacts, including: increased risk of infection and sanitary issues; increased burden on waste management systems; and...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for SUPs that intensified pressure on an already out-of-control global plastic pollution. Asian cities are hotspots for tackling plastic issues for a number of reasons such as extensive coastline; rapid urbanization, rapid economic and population growth; fast growing of urban middle class...