readers wrote in expressing concern about the waste — even if the masks are properly disposed of. Maria Torres of Calgary wrote, "It seems that [using] reusable face masks is what is necessary to do, pronto. Millions of face masks will choke our Earth, not to mention the other disposable PPE [personal protective equipment]." So, what is the best way to minimize the waste from masks? Alberta has nearly 3,000 orphan wells — oil and gas wells that haven't been remediated by their often-bankrupt owners .

Source: CBC News May 07, 2020 18:45 UTC