Disposable face masks are causing a significant increase in waste. From parking lots to city streets, it’s not uncommon to see masks strewn across the ground.
One French company has developed a solution that converts used masks into a plastic-like material called Plaxtil.
The company of the same name was founded in November 2019 for the purpose of repurposing clothing into a reusable product. The COVID-19 pandemic opened up the opportunity to disinfect and break down used masks instead.
