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		macinjosh on Jan 12, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Switching to an N95 mask gives a 75x boost in Covi... I can't imagine the negative environmental impact if everyone used disposable masks.

FabHK on Jan 12, 2022 [–]

Why would the impact be larger than people reading newspapers, or using disposable napkins/serviettes/tissues? It almost surely is small compared to transport, fashion, agriculture, etc.

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