Face coverings are designed to protect us and others, but unfortunately, they are not recyclable when they reach the end of their use. Since face masks are often made with mixed materials, it's not only easiest to dispose of them in the trash, it's for the best. Even masks that feel like paper fiber have synthetic materials mixed in as part of their protective composition. Tossing these disposable face masks into your paper recycling isn't a harmless mistake, either; it can contaminate a load of perfectly recyclable paper.
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