The Covid-19 mask calamity: disposable masks are polluting the land by the million

Whether you are strolling down the street, jogging in the park, or walking the dog along the beach, there is one sight you cannot fail to miss: discarded face masks. Trodden into the mud, caught on trees and bushes, in the gutter, washed up on shore lines and floating in rivers — they are simply … Read more

Environment: Britain’s first plastic-free lidless disposable and compostable cup launches today

A plastic-free, disposable takeaway cup that breaks down completely in soil and has a unique folding top to prevent spills — instead of a lid — launched in the UK today. Regular paper cups typically come with a plastic lid which must be disposed of separately — and harbour a plastic lining which impairs its recycling. … Read more

White House aides must wear yellow gowns, surgical mask and disposable eye goggles to go near Trump

Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Tuesday despite being sick with COVID, one of his most senior aides revealed. Economic advisor Larry Kudlow told CNBC’s Squawk Box Wednesday that the president went with ‘extra precautions,’ then refused to say what they were claiming they were ‘much greater than simply masking.’ Astonishingly just minutes … Read more

Joaquin Phoenix dons shades and disposable face mask as he runs errands in t-shirt and shorts in LA

Joaquin Phoenix dons shades and disposable face mask as he runs errands in t-shirt and shorts in LA By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 02:34 BST, 19 August 2020 | Updated: 02:34 BST, 19 August 2020 He started 2020 by winning his first Academy Award, taking home the best actor Oscar for Joker. And it’s … Read more

Phoebe Burgess pairs a disposable surgical mask with a $1720 Prada bag for school drop-off

There it is! Former WAG Phoebe Burgess dons a disposable surgical mask during a childcare drop-off… after she encouraged everyone to wear one and then failed to do so By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:22 BST, 10 August 2020 | Updated: 05:22 BST, 10 August 2020 Last week she urged all her … Read more

Disposable face masks ‘are the latest menace’ in the fight against plastic pollution

Disposable masks are the ‘latest menace’ in the fight against plastic pollution, campaigners warn.  Environmental charity Greenpeace is urging people to opt for reusable masks rather than throwaway items of PPE, as face coverings become mandatory in shops in England today. Plastic poses a huge danger to wildlife and nature, clogging up habitats and often … Read more

Matt LeBlanc runs errands in LA in t-shirt and jeans and disposable mask ahead of Friends reunion

Matt LeBlanc runs errands in LA in t-shirt and jeans and wearing disposable mask ahead of Friends reunion special By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 04:14 BST, 8 July 2020 | Updated: 04:40 BST, 8 July 2020 He’s set to reunite with his former co-stars for a Friends reunion special to air on streaming platform … Read more

Lisa Rinna dresses down in tank top and leggings and adds mask and disposable gloves on outing in LA

Lisa Rinna, 56, dresses down in tank top and leggings and adds mask and disposable gloves for outing in LA By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 06:59 BST, 10 June 2020 | Updated: 06:59 BST, 10 June 2020 The coronavirus pandemic may still be in full swing but that didn’t deter Lisa Rinna from doing … Read more

State pension at 75 and falling disposable incomes? This is Money podcast

Those born in the 1980s are financially worse off than the generation before: are they really facing a state pension age of 75? The This is Money podcast By This Is Money Published: 14:38 BST, 30 August 2019 | Updated: 14:38 BST, 30 August 2019 This week, This is Money takes a look at a … Read more

Doctor wears disposable NHS pants on his HEAD because his ward has run out of hair-nets

Coronavirus doctor is forced to wear disposable NHS pants on his HEAD after his ward runs out of hair-nets – as he jokes Matt Hancock will be asking him to use his own underwear next London doctor @RNappleby revealed on Twitter that disposable paper pants, normally reserved for patients, were being used as hair-nets by staff … Read more