Personal protective equipment-derived pollution during Covid-19 era: A critical review of ecotoxicology impacts, intervention strategies, and future challenges

Hasan, Mehedi; Islam, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul; Jion, Most. Mastura Munia Farjana; Rahman, Md. Naimur; Peu, Susmita Datta; Das, Arnob; Bari, A.B.M. Mainul; Islam, Md. Saiful; Pal, Subodh Chandra; Islam, Aznarul; Choudhury, Tasrina Rabia; Rakib, Md. Refat Jahan; Idris, Abubakr M.; Malafaia, Guilherme

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164164

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“…In the broader context of air quality management, the widespread adoption of individual nasal filters can lead to positive environmental implications. By offering a personalized approach to clean air intake, these filters may reduce the demand for energy-intensive air purifiers and contribute to lowering our carbon footprint [30].…”

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“…The design of healthcare nasal filters also considers durability and reusability. By using robust materials and implementing a modular design approach, manufacturers can create filters that withstand repeated use and cleaning [30]. This not only reduces the environmental impact but also ensures cost-effectiveness for users.…”

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“…Recycling programs can be established to collect used filters, which are then processed to extract valuable materials for manufacturing new filters or other products, minimizing resource depletion and waste accumulation. Promoting sustainability in healthcare nasal filters requires raising awareness among consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers [30]. Educating users about the benefits of reusable filters and the importance of responsible disposal can encourage eco-friendly practices.…”

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Personalized Nasal Protective Devices: Importance and Perspectives

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Nowadays, in addition to diseases caused by environmental pollution, the importance of personalized protection against various infectious agents has become of paramount importance. Besides medicine, several technical and technological studies have been carried out to develop suitable devices. One such revolutionary solution is the use of personalized nasal filters, which allow our body to defend itself more effectively against external environmental damage and pathogens. These filters are small devices that are placed in the nose and specifically filter the inhaled environmental contaminants, allergens, and microorganisms according to individual needs. These devices not only play a key role in maintaining our health but also contribute to environmental protection, reducing the inhalation of pollutants and their harmful impact on the natural environment. Another advantage of personalized filters is that they also provide an opportunity to strengthen our individual immune systems. The use of personalized filters allows medicine to provide optimized protection for everyone, focusing on individual genetic and immunological conditions. The momentum behind the development and research of personalized nasal filters has reached astonishing proportions today. Nowadays, many research groups and medical institutions are working to create new materials, nanotechnologies, and bioinformatics solutions in order to create even more effective personalized nasal filters that can also be shaped easily and safely. Considering the needs of the users is at least as important during development as the efficiency of the device. These two properties together determine the success of the product. Industry research focuses not only on improving the efficiency of devices, but also on making them more responsive to user needs, comfort, and portability. Based on all this, it can be concluded that personalized nasal filters can be a promising and innovative solution for protection against environmental pollutants and pathogens. Through a commitment to the research and development of technology, the long-term impact of such devices on our health and the environment can be significant, contributing to improving people’s quality of life and creating a sustainable future. With unique solutions and continuous research, we give hope that in the future, despite the environmental challenges, we can enjoy the protection of our health with even more efficient and sophisticated devices.

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“…The European Union (EU) pledged to accomplish a national economic goal of a minimum of a 55 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from 1990 levels by 2030 and to become carbon-neutral by 2050 (an environment with net-zero GHG emissions) [ 3 , 4 ]. This should make it possible for the EU in assisting keep global warming within the 2 °C limit that the almost 200 signatory nations of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement agreed upon [ 5 ]. CO 2 capture and storage is one of the potential technologies to obtain such emission decrement with some other conveniences such as reduced application of fossil fuels, improved utilization of renewable energy sources, and enhancements on the energy efficiency [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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