It takes 400 to 500 years for discarded masks to degrade in the environment. How to properly dispose of discarded masks?

First, how to correctly dispose of discarded masks

1. When you are in a medical institution, you can put the mask directly into the garbage bag of medical waste. Masks, as medical waste, will be treated by professional treatment institutions.

2. For ordinary people: Because of the low risk, used masks can be directly thrown into the trash can.

For people suspected of suffering from infectious diseases, the used masks should be handed over to the corresponding staff for treatment as medical waste when they see a doctor or accept investigation and disposal.

For people with fever, cough, excessive phlegm, sneezing and other symptoms, or those who have been in contact with such people, it is suggested to throw the mask into the trash can first, and then use 5% 84 disinfectant according to the ratio of 1:99 and sprinkle it on the mask for treatment. If there is no disinfectant, you can also use a sealed bag to keep fresh, seal the mask and throw it into the trash can.

Second, there are some phenomena of throwing masks in life.

I live in a community, and the superior health department has equipped each community with a mask collection box for people to throw discarded masks into the box. However, the residents of the community basically did not throw their masks here, but threw them away with the garbage, and the mask recycling box became a display.

Here, I hope that the general public will put masks into the treatment box in accordance with state regulations to reduce pollution and contribute to the construction of ecological homes.

Third, be a good citizen who abides by various rules and regulations.

Some public places have set up many garbage disposal boxes, but some people just don't abide by the regulations and litter everywhere, which not only damages the environment, but also is very unfavorable to themselves. It will only leave a bad environment for future generations, so protecting the environment is to benefit future generations.

Fourth, comply with epidemic prevention regulations

At present, the country has very strict epidemic prevention regulations, which every ordinary person should abide by. For example, scanning code, taking temperature, registering in and out of the community, and not throwing masks. Only when everyone abides by these regulations can the epidemic prevention work win.

Some people not only don't obey the regulations, but also destroy the environment, throwing used masks everywhere, which destroys the environment and brings hidden dangers to everyone.

Don't use small kindness, don't use small evil. Let's start from a little bit, be civilized people and abide by social order.

Five, the impact of abandoned masks on the environment

According to the latest report released by OceansAsia, at least 654.38+56 million masks will flow into the ocean in 2020, and these masks will add 4680~6240 tons of plastic pollutants to the ocean. According to France? Clean the ocean operation? The finishing and degradation of masks will take at least 400 years. Disposable masks are non-degradable, and the harm to the environment is incalculable if they are thrown around at will.

In short, I hope everyone will abide by the regulations and deal with discarded masks more standardized.