Kiwi scientists develop disinfection system for PPE

In the 2 years since the pandemic began more than 25-thousand tonnes of Covid-related plastic waste has polluted the oceans. But now a group of Kiwi scientists has developed a solution. It's a unit housed in a shipping container which can disinfect N95 masks and other single use personal protective equipment, so that it can be safely reused and/or recycled. Ella Stewart reports.

In the 2 years since the pandemic began more than 25-thousand tonnes of Covid-related plastic waste has polluted the oceans. But now a group of Kiwi scientists has developed a solution. It’s a unit housed in a shipping container which can disinfect N95 masks and other single use personal protective equipment, so that it can be safely reused and/or recycled. Ella Stewart reports.

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