Karnataka Man Makes ‘Eco-Friendly’ Masks Which Grows Into A Plant When Sown After Use

The coronavirus pandemic did not just cause a medical, economical, and social emergency but has also put our environment in grave danger. As the number of cases continues to surge, a massive amount of medical waste including disposed PPE kits and masks stand as a threat to nature.

To curb the pollution caused by medical waste, a Karnataka man named Nithin Vas, who works as a social entrepreneur and environmental activist in Mangaluru, has developed eco-friendly masks which grow into plants once sown after use, reports Times Now.

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“The first layer of the mask is made up of cotton rags and the inner layer is made up of cotton linings. Interestingly, once these degradable masks are thrown in the soil, plants will grow out of them from the seeds embedded on these masks,” Nithin said.

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Although these eco-friendly masks aren’t as soft as surgical masks, they are durable. However, it is advisable not to wash these masks as they are made up of cotton pulp which would get dissolved.

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A video captures Nithin speaking about his latest development:

Nithin Vas isn’t the only person doing his bit to save the environment. In the past, there have been people who came up with similar initiatives. Gujarat’s Binish Desai turned medical waste into eco-friendly and cost-effective bricks, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan began distributing ‘green’ visiting cards and IRTS Officer Shashikanth Korravath handed out wedding invites, both of which when sown grows into plants.

Kudos to people like Nithin for working towards a greener environment!

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