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University of Bristol is Recycling Surgical Masks into 3D Printing Materials
Like other everyday objects, face masks contain plastic fibers such as polypropylene that remain in the environment for decades until they finally degrade. To…
WHO chief for Europe urges countries to keep up coronavirus quarantines
The World Health Organization’s European director warned national governments Thursday against reducing the quarantine period for people potentially exposed to the coronavirus, even as he…
Masks made compulsory in Paris as France records highest post-lockdown cases
The wearing of masks will be compulsory for everyone in Paris from Friday as France bids to curb the rising numbers of coronavirus cases in…
Subaru partners with TerraCycle to recycle used PPE
Subaru of America Inc., Camden, New Jersey, announced on Aug. 19 that the company is launching a new initiative aimed at recycling personal protective equipment…
France: Masks become mandatory on some of Paris’ crowded streets
Paris will make masks mandatory on certain crowded streets and outdoor public areas from Monday following a rise in new COVID-19 cases. The areas where…
Heatwave adds to health alert as Europe masks up to prevent COVID
A heatwave hit Europe on Thursday just as Madrid made wearing masks compulsory to prevent a surge in coronavirus infections, and Julian Martinez said his…
IIT researchers develop technology for making high efficiency masks from waste plastic bottles
Researchers at IIT Mandi claim to have developed a technology for making high efficiency masks using waste pet bottles that are not only more breathable…
Coronavirus masks and gloves posing a hazard at recycling centres
Portugal’s largest recycling centre has a problem. Too many people are throwing coronavirus masks and gloves into recycling bins, posing a threat to the workers…
Masks and no touching: Indonesia aims to keep traditional markets alive
A traditional market on the island of Java has moved outdoors and set stalls at least a metre (3.3 ft) apart as Indonesia looks to…
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