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Source:
Heliyon
Author(s):
Geography:
Global
Type:
Data
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem
Impact theme(s):
Material Flows
This paper attempts to assess the environmental footprints of the global plastic wastes generated during COVID-19 and analyze the potential impacts associated with plastic pollution. The amount of plastic wastes generated worldwide since the outbreak is estimated at 1.6 million tonnes/day. This expert insight attempts to raise awareness for the adoption of dynamic waste management strategies targeted at reducing environmental contamination by plastics generated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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