Covid's ocean wake-up callToday is World Oceans Day, although judging from the state our marine environment finds itself in, it is more of a nod to its state of perdition than a celebration of mankind's enduring relationship with the Seven Seas. According to City Hall, during the first two weeks of April, face masks alone accounted for almost 13 tonnes of rubbish each day. It remains unknown what steps authorities are taking to deal with this problem. Used face masks are not the usual bounty of interest to rubbish scavengers and recycling companies. Classified as "hazardous waste", they require specific and costly disposal technology.

Source: Bangkok Post June 07, 2021 23:26 UTC