personal protective equipment (PPE) is a big issue and argues for better education and disposal methods. Masks and gloves go in the garbage, not recycling, York Region cities tell residents The study showed that PPE is accumulating, especially in grocery store parking lots and residential neighbourhoods.Dr.
Shoshanah Jacobs, a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, conducted the study with Justine Ammendolia and Jacquelyn Saturno, both U of G graduates who are now environmental scientists based in Toronto.“I think people are unsure what to do with PPE litter, or they worry about exposure risk if they approach litter to dispose of it,” said Jacobs. “This is a unique item that’s been introduced into our daily lives and we just.