13132607. Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste

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13132607. Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste

Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets, in the seas and among wildlife. The coronavirus crisis is producing more and more waste that is either contaminated or not economical to recycle, and would be even if the recycling infrastructure was still running at full capacity. Date

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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness an unexpected castaway drifting at sea - a used surgical glove, accompanied by a plethora of plastic waste. As COVID-19 continues to grip our world, single-use masks, gloves, and bottles of sanitizer meant to shield us from the virus are now finding their way onto streets, into oceans, and even among wildlife. The coronavirus crisis has inadvertently birthed a new global problem - mounting waste that is either contaminated or too costly to recycle. Even if recycling facilities were operating at full capacity, these items would still pose challenges due to their infectious nature. It's as if the very tools designed to protect us have turned against our environment. This thought-provoking image serves as a stark reminder of the consequences we face when faced with such unprecedented circumstances. Our discarded disease-fighting gear becomes marine debris that threatens not only wildlife but also pollutes our precious oceans. As we navigate this pandemic-induced oceanic pollution gyre together, let us reflect on how our actions can impact nature's delicate balance. It is high time for innovative solutions and responsible disposal methods for personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring that they do not become pollutants in our seas. So next time you don your mask or gloves amidst this respiratory syndrome-ridden era, remember the journey they might embark upon once discarded – safeguarding both ourselves and Mother Nature should be paramount in these troubled times.

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