Protecting the environment from plastic PPE
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چکیده
Although measures to control covid-19 have been associated with some positive environmental effects, including decreases in global emissions of carbon dioxide,1 the pandemic has exacerbated plastic pollution through high use personal protective equipment (PPE). Single items include surgical masks, gloves, and non-reusable gowns.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0959-8138']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n109