Interdisciplinary Social Studies
Vol. 2 No. 5 (2023): Special Issue

Managing Mask Waste in the New Normal Era

Prasida, Dita Wasthu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Feb 2023

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of global landfills so it needs special attention. Personal protective equipment, used masks, gloves are the main contribution to the volume of waste. The handling of infectious waste is a major global concern for public health and environmental sustainability if not handled properly. This can cause the spread of deadly diseases because waste acts as a vector for corona virus deasease that lasts up to 7 days in COVID-19 waste such as masks. Aim: To identify mask waste management in the new normal era. Method: The research method used in this study is a literature review by analyzing journals about mask waste management in the new normal era from Google Scholar between 2019-2021. Findings: Mask waste management in the new normal era can be implemented well by the community. Further socialization and monitoring from local governments is needed so that people understand household medical waste management properly.

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Journal Info

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iss

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Subject

Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Public Health Social Sciences

Description

nterdisciplinary Social Studies (ISS) is an interdisciplinary publication of social studies and writing which publishes papers to international audiences of social researchers. ISS aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of social studies and plays an important role in promoting the ...