102million disposable face masks being thrown away each week in UK
Nearly one in five people (18%) think that disposable masks should go in the recycling bin
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A new campaign to encourage the nation to switch to reusable facemasks has been launched today, as research for North London Waste Authority (NLWA) reveals that 102 million single-use facemasks are being disposed of each week in the UK.