The plastic pandemic is only getting worse during COVID-19

Article by Jacob Duer. World Economic Forum. July 1, 2020.

Article by Jacob Duer. World Economic Forum.

July 1, 2020.

There is no denying that single-use plastic has been a lifesaver in the fight against COVID-19, especially for frontline health workers. It has also facilitated adherence to social-distancing rules, by enabling home delivery of basic goods, especially food. And it may have helped to curb transmission, by replacing reusable coffee cups and shopping bags in many cities over fears that the virus could stick to them.

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