Healthcare workers, who bravely put themselves at risk to protect our communities, deserve to be safeguarded.This was BAN Toxics’ message as the country celebrates the Day of Valor.“As we continue to navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape, let us not forget the sacrifices of our healthcare workers who were at the frontlines of the past global pandemic. They remain our heroes who risk their lives to provide us with essential care and support.
But disposable PPE contains different plastics, including polypropylene and polyethylene , polyvinyl chloride, nitrile and latex .The majority of PPE used by consumers either ends up in landfills and dumpsites, or thrown into the environment, adding strain to already overwhelmed waste management systems.PPE is commonly disposed of through on-site incineration resulting in the release of harmful pollutants, such as dioxins and furans.