Since the pandemic began, people all over the world have used face masks as primary use for protection against COVID-19.
The usage of face masks significantly increase everyday as the COVID-19 pandemic is still escalating. Furthermore, most of these masks contain plastics or other derivatives of plastics. Therefore, this extensive usage of face masks generates tons of plastic waste to the environment in a short span of time.
Medical waste, much of which is disposable face mask, is estimated to generate up to 7,200 tons everyday.
Sustainable solutions need to reduce the environmental impact of this pandemic while meeting the mask demand.
This is what all single-use face masks should be: Earth-friendly, skin-loving and protects you from infection.
Introducing New Earth Compostable Mask - everyday face masks compostable in 180 days.
What all single-use face masks should be: Earth-friendly, skin-loving and protects you from infection.
Each New Earth compostable mask is:
- Compostable in 180 days
- 80% biodegradable
- Medical & food grade
- Type II-R feature offers protection against particulate matter and infectious splashes
- 98% BFE Filtration Level
- 3 layers
- Antibacterial
- Ultra breathable
- Hypoallergenic, super soft and non-irritating
- Comes in a brown paper packaging
- 10 pcs/pack
Transparency Disclaimer: Please be advised that some masks may have a distinct smell. This is from the biodegradable PLA bag that serves as a protective layer for the masks.
Rest assured that it is not harmful or toxic to one's health since PLA is made of 100% plant-based materials and used around the world as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic. To avoid this issue, we will be using a different form of packaging in our succeeding batches of compostable face masks. 