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Do you know that a surgical mask can take up to 400 years to degrade? "crafts-recycling" It is important that we use these masks responsibly. Especially if they have been in contact with a person infected with a disease such as Covid-19, we must follow the instructions in this regard from the health authorities. We must remember that the virus can remain on the outside of a used mask for up to 7 days. In the event that these masks have not been in contact with infected people, the correct thing to do when they can no longer be used is to put them inside a plastic bag and throw it into the bag that we are going to take to the waste container, normally it is the gray container. In addition to correct recycling, we must try to increase the use of multi-use masks. In this post we present an option of masks made by a small Spanish social company: SoulEm. These masks stand out for: Ecological: its fabric is based on a fiber produced from plant-based pulp known as tencel. Tencel is the most  environmentally friendly cellulosic fiber  currently available.

It is produced exclusively from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees certified by the  Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the fiber carries the Pan-European Forest Council (PEFC) quality seal. In this other entry on our blog we tell you more about these eco-labels . Reusable: they are washable up to 5 times without losing properties, offering up to 98.91% particle Argentina Phone Number List filtration efficiency. Tencel is perfectly machine washable, there is no need to wash them by hand. Approved: They have UNE 0065:2020 APPROVAL, making them a safe tool to prevent the transmission of respiratory secretions that are generated when talking, coughing and/or sneezing, by the user who carries it. Socially responsible:  Soulem is a social company from the Community of Madrid whose mission is to integrate women who have survived extreme situations into society, such as human trafficking, gender violence or forced migration through the recovery of identity.



Training and employment in artisan trades within the organization. Keep in mind that a disposable mask takes almost 400 years to degrade!! woman with reusable tencel mask box look reusable masks oxfam intermón You can find these masks in packs of 6 units now on sale in our Oxfam Intermón stores (remember to check our current schedules on this website) reusable mask collection These masks are also available in the Oxfam Intermón online store. From 30 euros they are sent free of shipping costs to any point on the peninsula. reusable tencel masks for adults (L women and XL men) reusable tencel masks for boys and girls These masks, thanks to the tencel, do not give a feeling of overwhelm and are light. This makes them highly recommended for the summer where high temperatures make it even more difficult to wear the mask, which is now mandatory, at any time when we leave our homes. We hope you found this post interesting.