Sustainable waste management is the core issue of modern societies because of its
increasing social and environmental concerns. Therefore, the scientific community is …

The COVID-19 pandemic has an adverse effect on the environment. This epidemic's effect
on the waste composition and management and the impacts of municipal solid waste …

There has been a considerable increase in the use of face masks in the past years.
Managing face mask waste has become a global concern, as the current waste …

Disposal of medical waste (MW) must be considered as a vital need to prevent the spread of
pandemics during Coronavirus disease of the pandemic in 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in the …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the extensive use of face masks and protective personal
equipment (PPE) kits has led to increasing degree of microplastic pollution (MP) because …

Environmental pollution has been a major concern for researchers and policymakers. A
number of studies have been conducted to enquire the causes of environmental pollution …

Waste plastics are non‐degradable constituents that can stay in the environment for
centuries. Their large land space consumption is unsafe to humans and animals …

The extensive use of personal protective equipment (PPE) driven by the COVID-19
pandemic has become an important contributor to marine plastic pollution. However, there …

The COVID-19 pandemic not only has caused a global health crisis but also has significant
environmental consequences. Although many studies are confirming the short-term …

COVID-19 pandemic has led to the generation of massive plastic wastes, comprising of
onetime useable gloves, masks, tissues, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) …