The indispensable role of plastic products in our daily life is highlighted by the COVID-19
pandemic again. Disposable face masks, made of polymer materials, as effective and cheap …

The tremendous use of plastic products to averse the infection rate during Covid-19
pandemic has developed great pressure on the management and disposal systems of …

Abstract During the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, protective
equipment, such as masks, gloves and shields, has become mandatory to prevent person-to …

Since the end of 2019, the world has faced a major crisis because of the outbreak of COVID-
19 disease which has created a severe threat to humanity. To control this pandemic, the …

The ongoing COVID-19 disease significantly affects not only human health, it also affects the
wealth of country'economy and everyday routine of human life. To control the spread of the …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in plastic used for medical purposes such as
personal protective equipment and packaging materials. A very low share of plastics is …

The propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide has been alarming in the last
months. According to recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), the use of …

The COVID-19 epidemic seriously threats the human society and provokes the panic of the
public. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are widely utilized for frontline health workers …

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the explosion of biomedical waste, a global challenge to
public health and the environment. Biomedical waste comprising plastic can convert into …

The extensive use of face masks has raised concerns about environmental pollution through
improper disposal of used face masks after the emergence of COVID-19. The increasing use …