We are facing new litter crisis from discarded facemasks 

'People may not be deliberately throwing used masks onto streets, parks, and footpaths; most may fall out of people's bags or pockets.' Picture: iStock

The pandemic is leading to a 'perfect storm' of littering, with disposal face masks a new form of litter, not to mention that they spread the coronavirus. You see discarded masks all over the place.

People may not be deliberately throwing used masks onto streets, parks, and footpaths; most may fall out of people's bags or pockets, possibly. Another issue is the increased use of plastic cups and containers in takeaway drinks and meals. And then you have other waste, from use of gloves and personal protective clothing.