Bisphenol A in disposable face masks: new human exposure route and aquatic environment impact
Study finds Bisphenol A (BPA), an estrogen-like endocrine disruptor, in disposable face masks in Hong Kong. Concentrations reached up to 2 μg/mask, likely…
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Understanding the environmental impacts of face masks
COVID-19 drove unprecedented global disruption, making face masks mandatory to curb virus spread. This surge in demand caused a massive increase in plastic…