Messy masks: how are your disposables contributing to the litter surge?

This probably comes as no surprise to you, but a lot of people are wearing masks these days. In Sydney, and many cities around the world, wearing one in public is now mandatory. It has certainly ruffled some feathers, but it has been done with good intentions: to mitigate spread of the virus.

So what’s the problem?

It’s wreaking havoc on the environment!

Check out the piece I wrote for the Humanitarian Changemakers Network here, where I discuss the current state of littering, where our disposable masks are going, and actionable steps for reducing our impact on the planet in the middle of a pandemic.

Read the article.