Disposable face masks, PPE contributing to worsening global plastic pollution problem, warn environmentalists

(Natural News) The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a surge in the use of face masks, rubber gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE). Now, environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the immense threat that these coronavirus-related waste products pose to both ocean health and marine life. One of the organizations seeking to raise awareness on the environmental effects of improperly disposed face…