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Mask Litter Has Increased By A Whopping 80% Since Covid Mandates Were Implemented
It's safe to say that very little good came out of the coronavirus mandates and lockdowns. We saw a huge spike in unemployment, increased rates of domestic violence, more suicides than ever, and countless small businesses shutting their doors for good.
By Gina Florio1 min read
Recent research has even found that the lockdowns barely even saved any lives. There's yet another consequence that we can add to the list: an enormous uptick in mask litter. Since the coronavirus mandates were implemented in early 2020, we have seen an 80% increase of mask litter around the world. Before the pandemic, masks made up 0.01% of litter – and now they make up 0.8%.