MUSCAT: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) in Oman has warned against disposing of face masks and other protective gear in public places.
In a statement issued on Sunday, MECA said throwing the masks in public places such as roads and beaches could become a health and environmental concern.
”The problem is already arising in various countries around the world, where about 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up at sea annually, and they constitute 80 percent of the waste in the seas according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature,” MECA said.
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MECA encouraged people to use reusable masks that are available in local market.
“Users should clean them and disinfectant daily according to the specifications and standards approved to ensure the quality and efficiency of these masks,” the statement added.
