Dugongs and Seagrass

2 months ago

The Problem of Mask Pollution

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The mandatory wearing of masks presents a negative factor with many disposing their protective equipment carelessly.

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

2 months ago

Now we have Covid, we also have Covid waste. On a short walk this morning I counted 35 disposable masks and 16 plastic gloves by the side of the road. We need to protect the health of our environment during this pandemic too, otherwise it will affect our health in the months and years to come. When you are out of the house your mask is supposed to be on your face protecting you and others, not on the roadside. Please dispose of masks and gloves in the right place for public health and the health of our environment. ... See MoreSee Less

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

2 months ago

Well done to all those involved in this. Often the environment is the last thing on people's mind when in the midst of a disaster (or two in Tonga's case - the volcano / tsunami and Covid19). Respect to those of you who made sure the environment was protected. ... See MoreSee Less

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Vanuatu Environmental Science Society

2 months ago

A ground-breaking study shows micro plastic in the human blood stream for the first time. The study only has 22 people but 77% of them had microplstics in their blood stream. PET is the most common plastic type but other plastic polymers were also discovered. www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time ... See MoreSee Less

Microplastics found in human blood for first time

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Exclusive: The discovery shows the particles can travel around the body and may lodge in organs

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