Masks - yes or no?

Re disposal of masks - wondering if anyone can advise on:
'The masks you throw away could kill a whale' ?

 

I thought that NHS ppe went to an incinerator

 

I often hear that regular waste and rubbish thrown in bins "ends up in the sea," which was what I thought was suggested by this article. If the problem is restricted to those throwing them into the sea then as you say its self-explanatory. It does cast a new light on the idea that mask-wearers are responsible though.

 

I've no doubt it does. I'm wondering about disposal of masks in common use.

 

Sorry but this subject is going around in circles. Just buy a washable one, this is what I've done.

 

Us too

 

Washable one. I only use disposable "anything" when there is no alternative.

Could you please quote the source of the regular garbage going into the ocean and where it is happening. I cannot see this happening much in developed nations. Now it's our turn to ask you some questions

Are you residing in one of the third world countries that routinely dump in the ocean @SimonZ and that is why you're concerned with this issue? Is this knowledge you are using as your criteria for judging masks a part of what was provided to you to perform your job? Exactly what areas of health care are you responsible for in dispensing "help". What are your employers instructions?

 

I've got a hospital appointment next week so I'm gonna need one.

 

Yes, they're becoming much more common wherever I go too, especially the shops - even staff. I'm torn because I really long for the end of restrictions and obviously don't like seeing people, and being, behind masks, but on the other hand it does give you a sense that people give a damn about your right to safety and are doing something, however marginally effective, to at least cut down the chances of making an existing problem worse. I think its great when this happens via genuine good will rather than coercion/mandatory law.

 

All the best for it.

 

I consider Simon's comments valid.

YES sad to say, this thread has developed into a merry-go-round.

Some of my own observations.

This pandemic has bought about so many questions for which perhaps at present, no satisfactory answer is available. So face masks. Advisable or not. In simple terms. 'IF'? wearing one might afford some protection, then surely it's wise to give it a go. Even the worlds greates scientic brains are still as it were, wandering, searching like the proverbial three blind mice. We are all in this together. It is expected that we all. Well those who have the power of reasonableness to pull together and try and listen to some kind of reasoning. So, so sadly so many innocent people have died. Please friends.. Stay Safe and lets hope we will will all be here next year, with soil under our finger nails etc.