The Plastic Pandemic Became Worse During COVID-19
Single-use plastics, which include plastic cups and surgical masks, have played a critical role in supporting society during COVID-19. Still, plastics and how to dispose of them remains a major issue the world is grappling with.
According to Thailand’s Environment Institute plastic waste has only increased during COVID-19 due to increased home food deliveries. Governments should ensure that waste managements systems are adequately supported to deal with both current and future plastic waste.
It is impossible to deny that single-use has been a lifesaver when fighting COVID-19, particularly for frontline health workers through the possibility to make glove ports quickly and cost effectively, for example. It has also made it possible for people to adhere to social distancing by facilitating home deliveries of basic goods, including food. It may even have played a key role in curbing transmission, by replacing reusable shopping bags and coffee cups in many cities due …