Fabric masks help the environment


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian groups are getting together and advocating for reusable face masks to protect the environment.

Many of those who are environmentally conscious decry the usage of disposable masks outside healthcare settings, where the risk does not seem to justify the mountain of plastic being generated when people discard single-use masks.

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