With a 100% biodegradable structure, these hemp face masks are an excellent alternative to deal with the pandemic.. These are the first natural fiber masks that seek to care for health while reducing contamination by medical waste.
The millions of face masks that have been used since the start of the new coronavirus pandemic are now becoming visible on beaches and other areas of the world. The high demand and disposable use of these products caused a severe increase in contamination.
According to a study published by the magazine Environmental Science and Technologythe world is using a total of 129,000 million disposable face masks per month, plus some 65,000 million gloves. In response to the serious increase in waste, the French company geochanvre created sustainable hemp face masks. Thanks to the material with which it is manufactured, this face mask is accessible in terms of price and its materials do not pollute the planet.
Hemp face masks for an ecological pandemic
They are made from 100% natural fibers from the hemp plant., which has a useful life of more than 4 hours. This plant is a derivative of cannabis and is used in many textiles. It also contains a vegetable filter felt that prevents the passage of the virus. This felt is made from organic hemp planted and grown without chemicals. To guarantee the necessary protection, the hemp mask has a double filter in the nose and mouth part..
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This allows for fewer masks to be used, plus after use it can be placed in a pot until it decomposes. Unfortunately, this technology is not yet reaching everyone. However, it will be our duty to find new ways to face the pandemic in a more sustainable way.
This difficult episode may further complicate the consequences of climate change, but the use of ecological masks is a good contribution to rebuild life in the midst of the crisis.
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