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Introduction
Introduction
The problem with these is that they are made from plastic microfibers that aren't biodegradable like natural fibers. The simply break down into smaller pieces eventually becoming microplastics that can drift into the air and contaminate everything from our water and soil to our food chain and organs.
Solutions
Solutions
Cloth Masks
Cloth Masks
Wear a cloth mask. They can be easily purchased or even made at home. See details on how to make a mask and where you can donate masks to those in need on the Cloth Masks solutions page.
In addition to being able to choose organic and biodegradable materials, they can be cleaned and reused for a very long, time, reducing their ecological footprint over single-wear masks, and they can be cleaned along with general laundry.
Drying generally makes up the lion's scare of your laundry footprint, so consider hanging your masks to air dry on a rack or out in the sun to reduce energy use. A bonus benefit is that avoiding the drying machine can add years to the lifespan of clothing and items such as cloth masks.
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