One of the essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic is the PPE suit. Since most PPE suits are disposable, they produce an increasing amount of plastic waste.

 

Environmentalists have now introduced reusable PPE suits, to reduce the environmental impact. The idea is fairly new to most people and the plus side is not just about being environmentally friendly, it also saves cost.

 

According to the Department of Health, there was over 31,700 tonnes of infectious garbage generated between January and June this year. In June, an average of 210 tonnes of infectious waste was recorded on a daily basis. This is due to a continual surge in COVID-19 infections.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/reusable-ppe-suits-to-reduce-plastic-waste-in-thailand/

 

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9 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

to reduce the environmental impact.

The Thai environment is in for a shock... less pollution???? 

A proper system for the disposal of infectious garbage is urgently needed, whether from medical facilities or from households.

 

Coming soon to a river near you........????

4 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

to reduce the environmental impact.

The trash by the side of the road on the way to my place may have a few facemasks , but I have yet to see any other PPE in it... it is mostly plastic bags and plastic food containers and foam packaging.

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

A proper system for the disposal of infectious garbage is urgently needed, whether from medical facilities or from households.

 

Coming soon to a river near you........????

I was thinking the same thing, an army of migrants sitting on the banks of the Chao phra river...

Those new steps at Cha-am could come in mighty useful.

 

2 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

A proper system for the disposal of infectious garbage is urgently needed, whether from medical facilities or from households.

 

Coming soon to a river near you........????

Or a Field, a Hedgerow or just for a good old Toxic Fire on some waste land.

12 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

Or a Field, a Hedgerow or just for a good old Toxic Fire on some waste land.

Or just throw it out the car window...