08 Aug 2022 --- The improper management of a new category of litter has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, adding significantly to the pre-existing scourge of plastic pollution on the natural environment. With the surge in use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation items such as facemasks, disposable gloves, disinfectant wipes and testing kits, reports have surfaced of pandemic-related debris being found in freshwater systems, urbanized areas and marine systems.
