SURFING THE NEW WAVE OF WASTE: MASKS, MEDICAL WASTE, CARRY-OUT DINING: HERE’S THE SCOOP ON THE CURRENT RECYCLING SCENE IN SALT LAKE CITY.

摘要

The recent massive influx of single-use disposable waste, often plastic—masks, gloves and hand sanitizer bottles in addition to quantities of single-use medical supplies—has literally transformed the world. In recent weeks, Covid litter in public spaces has increased, at home and abroad, with more people flocking outdoors after months in confinement.