The EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental health group, prodded the general public to go for reusable cloth face masks to control the unbridled use and disposal of single-use masks made of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable plastic. The group’s latest plea for sustainable resource use followed its discovery yesterday of soiled medical or surgical face masks on the so-called Baseco Beach in Port Area, Manila and along the coast of Barangay Muzon in Rosario, Cavite. “While we fully support the wearing of face coverings or masks as part of the basic health protocol to stem the spread of COVID-19, we are deeply upset by the unchecked consumption and disposal of soiled masks that are ending up on our streets and in the beaches and seas,” said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition.

EcoWaste Coalition pitches reusable face masks to lessen wastes. (2020, August 1 - 2). Daily Guardian, p. 8.